TM 5-5420-226-20-1
P r e v e n t i v e M a i n t e n a n ce
Item
No.
42
C h e c k s a n d S e r v i c e s f o r M 4 8 A 5 A V L B H u l l -
C o n t i n u e d
Location
Interval
Item to
Procedure
Not Fully Mission
Check/Service
Capable if:
Semiannual
Batteries and
Battery Retainer
WARNING
Never allow flame or sparks near battery.
air) is a dangerous explosive.
NOTE
Battery gas (hydrogen and
For further maintenance instructions see TM 9-6140-200-14.
Check if cable terminals, posts, bat-
teries, supports, retainers, bolts, and
washers are clean of dirt, excess
grease, and corrosion.
If dirt, grease, or corrosion are
found, remove batteries (page 10-253).
Using a stiff brush and solution of
water and bicarbonate of soda, clean
cables, terminals, posts, batteries,
supports, retainers, bolts, and wash-
ers.
Change 6 3-65