Figure 5-2. Electrolyte Level Adjustment.

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

until the bulb is empty or the electrolyte is just below the

CAUTION

mouth of the cell Avoid overfilling.

Do not spill electrolyte on the battery.

d Release the bulb to withdraw all liquid that is

Spilled electrolyte may cause corrosion

one-fourth inch above the top of the plates. If no liquid is

of connectors and short-circuiting

withdrawn, repeat c above.

between cells, resulting in damage to

e Repeat c and d above for all cells.

the battery.

f Replace the fillercaps after the electrolyte level

c Use the stem-pierced syringe, fined with

of all cells has been adjusted.

distilled water (item 9, appx E), insert the syringe into the

g. Thoroughly wash out the syringe

cell until it rests on the top of the plates {B, fig. 5-2).

Slowly

squeeze

the

contents

the

bulb

Figure 5-2. Electrolyte Level Adjustment.

a Perform the procedures given below:

5-6.

Periodic Service Procedures

(1) Inspect in accordance with procedures of

For batteries returned to direct support or general

(2) Clean in accordance with procedures of

support for quarterly maintenance service, proceed in

accordance with maintenance flowchart (fig. 5-3) and as

follows:

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