ARMY TM 9-6115-641-10
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-456-11
SECTION III. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
3-3 GENERATOR SET INSPECTION AND SERVICE.
3-3.1
Introduction. This section contains operator
maintenance procedures. Deficiencies noted during
inspection which are beyond the maintenance scope of
the operator shall be reported to next higher
maintenance level.
3-3.2
Batteries.
WARNING
Battery Acid can cause burns to
unprotected skin.
WARNING
Batteries give off flammable gas. Do
not smoke or use open flame when
performing maintenance. Flames
and
explosion
could
result
in
personal injury or death.
3-3.2.1 Inspection.
a.
Shut down generator set, refer to paragraph
2-10.2.
b.
Open engine access door.
c.
Inspect for damaged battery case, corrosion, or
damaged and loose connections on terminal
cable, and damaged or missing battery caps.
WARNING
Batteries give off flammable gas. Do
not smoke or use open flame when
performing maintenance. Flames
and
explosion
could
result
in
personal injury or death.
d.
Remove battery caps.
CAUTION
Electrolyte level must cover battery
plates in all cells. Failure to observe
this caution can cause damage to the
battery.
NOTE
Electrolyte level should be at bottom
of each cap cylinder.
e.
Inspect electrolyte level.
f.
Perform service procedures if required.
g.
Install battery caps.
h.
Close engine access door.
3-3.2.2 Service.
a.
Shut down generator set, refer to paragraph
2-10.2.
b.
Open engine access door.
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