TM 9-2320-289-204-38.BATTERY CABLE MAINTENANCE.This task covers:a. Cable Disconnectiond. Cable Installationb. Inspection and Cleaninge. Cable Connectionc. Cable RemovalINITIAL SETUP:Equipment ConditionMaterials/PartsAccessory wiring terminal board coversTwo locknutsremoved. (See paragraph 4-46)TWO IockwashersManual ReferencesTM 9-6140-200-14General Safety InstructionsAlways wear goggles and rubber gloves.DO NOT perform battery system maintenance while smoking or near fire, flames, or sparks.Remove all jewelry.Rotate covers to underside of clamp as each cable is disconnected.WARNINGBattery acid (electrolyte) is extremely dangerous. Always wear gogglesand rubber gloves when performing battery checks or inspections.Serious injury to personnel will result if battery acid contacts skin oreyes.DO NOT perform battery system checks or inspections while smokingor near fire, flames, or sparks. Batteries may explode, causing seriousinjury or death to personnel.Rotate covers to underside of clamps as each cable is disconnected.Remove all jewelry such as dog tags, rings, bracelets, etc. If jewelry ordisconnected battery ground cable contacts battery terminal, a directshort will result. Failure to follow proper disconnection procedures willresult in serious injury ora.CABLE DISCONNECTIONIfIfIfdeath to personnel,NOTEor equipment damage.truck is not equipped with winterization kits, perform steps 2-5.disconnecting negative cables, perform steps 2 and 3.disconnecting positive cables, perform steps 2-5.1.Loosen stud (27) and remove battery box cover (26).2.Slide back cover (23) from clamp (22) of negative cable (3). Loosen nut (21) and disconnectnegative cable from front battery (4) negative (-) terminal. Rotate cover to underside ofclamp.4-72
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