TM 5-5420-202-20-3
BATTERY TESTING (Sheet 4 of 5)
Testing Using Antifreeze and Battery Tester (Sheet 1 of 2)
WARNING
Acid fumes and copper sulphate
particles will injure eyes and skin.
Upon contact, immediately flush
c o n t a c t e d area with water and
obtain medical attention.
1.
Open plastic cover (A) of antifreeze
and battery tester (B).
2.
Clean measuring window (C) and plastic
cover (A) with clean soft cloth and dry
thoroughly.
Remove rubber battery cover (page 10-254).
3.
NOTE
Measuring surface (A and C) must
be cleaned before each reading.
Do not add water to battery before
test.
Remove six battery caps from battery
4.
to be tested.
Using black dip stick (D), take sample
5.
of electrolyte from one battery cell.
Place a few drops of electrolyte on
6.
measuring window (C) through opening
of cover (A).
Point tester (B) toward any bright light
7.
while looking through eye piece (E).
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