TM 9-2320-365-10
b. Testing Batteries.
(1) Start engine (para 2-21a).
(2) Shut down engine after idling for approximately four minutes (para 2-21f).
WARNING
• Lead-acid battery gases can explode. Do not smoke, have open
flames, or make sparks around a battery, especially if caps are off.
Battery may give off gas which can explode. Failure to comply may
result in serious injury or death to personnel.
• Remove all rings, bracelets, wristwatches, neck chains, and other jewelry
before working around vehicle. Jewelry may catch on equipment or may
short across an electrical circuit or battery terminal. Failure to comply may
result in serious injury or death to personnel.
(3) Remove battery tester (1) from clamp
(2) on battery tray (3).
NOTE
If battery tester red light
illuminates then battery tester
is operational.
If red light
does not illuminate notify Unit
Maintenance.
(4) Check operation of battery tester (1) by
touching tip of battery tester (1) to
positive battery post (4).
NOTE
All four batteries can be checked
the same way. Check inside cells of
inside batteries first, outside cells of
outside batteries last.
Left front
battery shown.
(5) Remove battery fill caps (5) from
battery (6).
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