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Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) - Continued.
LOCATION
ITEM TO BE
MAN- CHECKED OR
ITEM
EQUIPMENT NOT
SERVICED
NO.
INTERVAL
HOURS
PROCEDURE
READY/AVAILABLE IF:
17
1000 Hours
1.0
WARN I N G
Batteries
or Semi-
Annually
To avoid injury, eye protection and acid-resistant gloves
must be worn when working around batteries. Do not
smoke, use open flame, make sparks, or create other
ignition sources around batteries. If a battery is giving off
gases, it can explode and cause injury to personnel.
Remove all jewelry such as rings, ID tags, watches, and
bracelets. If jewelry or a tool contacts a battery terminal,
a direct short will result in instant heating, damage to
equipment, and injury to personnel.
Sulfuric acid contained in batteries can cause serious
burns. If battery corrosion or electrolyte makes contact
with skin, eyes, or clothing, take immediate action to stop
the corrosive burning effects.
Failure to follow these warnings may result in death or
injury to personnel.
When handling, storing, or disposing of batteries, consult
your unit, local hazardous waste disposal center, or
safety office for local regulatory guidance.
C AU T I O N
If battery compartment is corroded, it will be necessary to
remove batteries and clean compartment to remove acid
residue and corrosion.
Buildup of dirt or corrosion on batteries may lead to
electrical malfunctions.
a. Open right rear access cover.
b. Inspect batteries and battery
Batteries or battery hold-
hold-down for looseness, corrosion, down missing or
damaged or missing parts. If loose, damaged.
tighten (WP 0142).
c. Inspect for loose battery cables Cables are loose, missing,
or damaged.
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