TM 5-3810-307-10
Table 5-1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services - Continued
ITEM
ITEM TO BE
NOT FULLY
NO.
INTERVAL
CHECKED OR
PROCEDURE
MISSION
SERVICED
CAPABLE IF
Perform operation and
Valve defective or
68
WEEKLY
Air System Park
leakage checks.
leaking.
Brake/ Trailer
Control Valve
WARNING
69
WEEKLY
Batteries
Do not smoke or allow
flame or spark in the
vicinity while checking
the batteries. The bat-
teries generate hyd-
rogen, a highly ex-
plosive gas.
Battery electrolyte is
toxic to skin, eyes,
and respiratory tract.
Avoid all contact. Skin
and eye protection
and vapor control are
re-quired.
Battery terminals,
a. Inspect battery
cables, or clamps
terminals, cables, and
loose, damaged, or
clamps for security,
corroded.
damage, and
corrosion.
Electrolyte level is
b. Remove battery caps
low.
and check electrolyte
level. Level should be
even with bottom of
cap opening.
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