Battery Hold down Cover, Batteries, and Cables

TM 10-3930-634-12

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Figure

4-34. Battery Holddown Cover, Batteries,

and Cables.

WARNING

Always disconnect battery ground cable first.

a. Removal.

(1) Disconnect battery ground cable. Then, refer to

figure 4-20 and remove the positive, negative, and

jumper cables as shown.

(2) Remove four wing nuts and lift out the battery

holddown cover.

(8) Lift out two batteries.

b. Cleaning and Inspection.

(1) Clean the battery holddown cover, batteries

and cables.

(2) Inspect the cover for cracks and breaks. Check

batteries for corrosion and electrolyte level. Inspect ca-

bles for security and corrosion. Replace defective parts.

Refer to TM 9-6140-200-15 for maintenance of bat-

teries.

c. Painting. Paint the battery areas as necessary

with an acid resistant paint to prevent corrosion.

d. Installation.

(1) Install two batteries in case.

(2) Use four wing nuts to reinstall battery hold-

down cover.

(3) Refer to figure 4-20 and reconnect the positive,

negative, and jumper cables as shown. Reconnect bat-

tery ground cable.

CAUTION

This is a negative ground system. To

reverse polarity will damage the voltage

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regulator. Be sure all battery connection

are clean and secure.