TM 10-3930-671-24 3-27. BATTERY CABLE SERVICE. a. Removal. (1) Apply parking brake (TM 10-3930-671-10). (2) Chock wheels to prevent roll (TM 10-3930671-10). (3) Remove left-side hood (TM 10-3930-671-10). (4) Open top hood (TM 10-3930-671-10). (5) Remove right-side hood (TM 10-3930-671-10). WARNING 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. Avoid  electrolyte  contact  with  skin,  eyes,  or  clothing.    If  battery  electrolyte  spills,  take immediate action to stop burning effects: - External: Immediately flush with cold running water to remove all acid. - Eyes:  Flush  with  cold  water  for  at  least  15  minutes.    Seek  immediate  medical attention. - Internal: Drink large amounts of water or milk.  Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg, or vegetable oil.  Seek immediate medical attention. - Clothing or Vehicle: Wash at once with cold water.  Neutralize with baking soda or household ammonia solution. 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. NOTE Tag and mark all wires prior to removal. (6) To remove battery cables, proceed as follows: (a) Loosen two nuts (1) on two negative battery terminal clamps (2). (b) Remove two negative battery terminal clamps (2) from two negative battery terminals (3). (c) Raising two battery terminal covers (4), loosen two nuts (5) on two positive battery terminal clamps (6). (d) Raising  two  battery  terminal  covers  (4),  remove  two  positive  battery  terminal  clamps  (6)  from  two  positive battery terminals (7). 3-76

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