ARMY TM 9-6115-643-10
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-445-21
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
SECTION III.
3-3 GENERATOR SET INSPECTION
AND SERVICE.
Batteries give off
3-3.1 Introduction. This
flammable gas. Do not
section contains operator
smoke or use open
maintenance procedures.
flame when performing
Deficiencies noted during
maintenance. Flames
inspection which are beyond the
and explosion could
maintenance scope of the
result in personal
operator shall be reported to
injury or death.
next higher maintenance level.
Remove battery caps.
d.
3-3.2 Batteries.
CAUTION
WARNING
Electrolyte level must
cover battery plates
Battery acid can cause
in all cells. Failure
burns to unprotected
to observe this
skin.
caution can cause
damage to the battery.
WARNING
NOTE
Batteries give off
Electrolyte level
flammable gas. Do not
should be at bottom of
smoke or use open
each cap cylinder.
flame when performing
maintenance. Flames
Inspect electrolyte
e.
and explosion could
level.
result in personal
injury or death.
f.
Perform service
procedures if
3-3.2.1 Inspection.
required.
Shut down generator
a.
Install battery caps.
set, refer to
g.
h.
Close battery access
door.
b.
Open battery access
door.
3-3.2.2 Service.
Inspect for damaged
c.
a.
Shut down generator
battery case,
set, refer to
corrosion, or damaged
and loose connections
on terminal cable,
and damaged or
missing battery caps.
