TM 5-3805-262-20
5-9. BATTERIES AND CABLES MAINTENANCE (CONT)
a. B a t t e r i e s ( c o n t ).
(3) Charging.
This task covers battery charging.
TOOLS: No. 1 Common Organizational Maintenance Tool Kit
Hydrometer
Battery charger
NOTE
PRELIMINARY PROCEDURE: Radiator grille unlocked and open.
CHARGING (SHEET 1 OF 2)
D o n o t c h a r g e b a t t e r i e s o r j u m p s t a r t l o a d e r e n g i n e i f b a t t e r y
electrolyte is frozen. Before charging or -jump starting, thaw batteries
in warm location to prevent explosion hazard.
Battery electrolyte is toxic and corrosive. Wear protective goggles and
g l o v e s w h e n w o r k i n g w i t h b a t t e r i e s . A v o i d c o n t a c t w i t h s k i n , e y e s ,
c l o t h e s,
and don't breathe vapors.
Batteries produce explosive hydrogen gas. Do not allow sparks or open
f l a m e n e a r b a t t e r i e s . P r o v i d e a d e q u a t e v e n t i l a t i o n w h e n c h a r g i n g o r
using batteries in an enclosed area.
( a)
Check battery electrolyte level and add distilled water as necessary
(page 5-140). Do not reinstall battery cell caps.
(b)
Connect leads of standard taper 12 volt battery charger to posts of
one battery. Be sure you connect positive lead to positive post and
negative lead to negative post.
NOTE
Batteries may be charged using standard taper 24 volt battery charger.
T o u s e 2 4 v o l t c h a r g e r, unscrew and remove cover from slave receptacle
and connect 24 volt charger cable to slave receptacle.
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