TM 10-3930-669-20 WARNING • When connecting battery cables to battery, always connect positive terminal before   connecting   negative   terminal.      Failure   to   do   so   could   cause   an electrical arc and serious injury to personnel or damage to equipment. • Battery acid (electrolyte) is extremely harmful.  Always wear safety goggles and  rubber  gloves,  and  do  not  smoke  when  performing  maintenance  on batteries.  Injury will result if acid contacts skin or eyes.  Wear rubber apron to prevent clothing being damaged. • Remove   all   jewelry   such   as   rings,   dog   tags,   bracelets,   etc.      If   jewelry contacts  battery  terminal,  a  direct  short  may  result  in  instant  heating  of tools, damage to equipment, and injury or death to personnel. WARNING Corrosion     inhibitor     contains alkali.  Do not get in eyes; wear goggles/safety    glasses    when using.  Avoid contact with skin. In case of contact, immediately wash area with soap and water. If    eyes    are    contacted,    flush eyes    with    large    amounts    of water   for   at   least   15   minutes and     get     immediate     medical attention. (4) Coat    positive    battery    terminal    (15) with corrosion preventive compound. (5) Install  positive  cable  (14)  on  positive battery  terminal  (15)  and  tighten  nut (13).    Cover  positive  battery  terminal (15)   with   red   rubber   terminal   cover (12). (6) Coat positive battery terminal (11) with corrosion preventive compound. (7) Install positive side of cable (7) on positive battery terminal (11) and tighten nut (10).  Cover positive battery terminal (11) with red rubber terminal cover (9). 7-109