Battery Holddown Cover, Batteries, and Cables

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c. Painting. Paint the battery areas as necessary

with an acid resistant paint to prevent corrosion.

d. Installation.

(1) Install the two batteries in the case.

(2) Install the battery holddown cover and

secure with the four wingnuts.

CAUTION

This is a negative ground system.

Reversing polarity will damage the

voltage regulator. Be sure all battery

connections are clean and secure.

(3) Refer to figure 4-22 and connect the

positive, negative, and jumper cables as shown.

Connect battery ground cable.

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Figure 4-21. Engine generator, removal and installation.

4-34. Battery Holddown Cover, Batteries, and

Cables

WARNING

Always disconnect battery ground cable

first to prevent serious burn or shock to

personnel.

a. Removal.

(1) Disconnect battery ground cable. Refer to

figure 4-22 and remove the positive, negative, and

jumper cables as shown.

Figure 4-22. Battery holddown cover, batteries, and cables,

(2) Remove four wingnuts and lift out the

removal and installation.

battery holddown cover.

4-35. Receptacle Slave Connector

(3) Lift out the two batteries.

b. Cleaning and Inspection.

a. Removal. Refer to figure 4-23 and remove the

(1) Clean the battery holddown cover, batteries,

receptacle slave connector.

and cables.

b. Inspection. Inspect for corrosion and broken or

(2) Inspect the cover for cracks and breaks.

frayed wires. Replace defective parts.

Check batteries for corrosion and proper electrolyte

CAUTION

level. Inspect cables for security and corrosion.

When cables are replaced, insure that the

Replace

defective

parts.

Refer

positive (+) cable is attached to the large

9-6140-200-14 for maintenance of batteries.

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