Figure 4-2. Battery vent cap wrench and electrolyte leveling syringe.

TM 11-6140-203-14-4&P

CAUTION

Overfilling cell with, or spilling, water or electrolytes into the battery case cause electrolyte corrosion and

battery failure, unless battery is cleaned immediately.

a. Removal and Replacement of Cell Vent Caps.

4-16. Organizational Repair

WARNING

Electrolyte on the vent caps will cause

The storage battery is charged and will

serious burns if allowed to come in

cause bodily injury and equipment

contact with flesh.

damage if the cell terminals or the

(1)Turn cell cap counterclockwise one-quarter

connector terminals are short circuited.

turn using vent cap wrench.

Be extremely careful when repairing the

(2) Remove cell cap.

storage battery.

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