BATTERY CABLES AND TERMINALS SERVICE/REPLACEMENT

TM 10-3930-673-20-2

8-44. BATTERY CABLES AND TERMINALS SERVICE/REPLACEMENT

This Task Covers:

a. Service

b. Removal

c. Installation

INITIAL SETUP

Materials/Parts (Cont)

Tools and Special Tools

Locknuts (3)

Tool Kit, General Mechanic's: Automotive

Lockwasher

(Item 18, Appendix F)

Lockwasher

Starwasher

Materials/Parts

Starwasher

Petroleum Jelly (Item 14, Appendix C)

Starwasher

Rags (Item 26, Appendix C)

Starwasher

Soda Solution (Item 36, Appendix C)

Starwasher

Tags (Item 39, Appendix C)

Tie Wrap (Item 41, Appendix C)

a. Service.

WARNING

Do not smoke or allow flame or sparks in

the vicinity while servicing, removing, or

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installing batteries. Never disconnect any

charging unit circuit or battery circuit cable from

battery when the charging unit is operating.

Batteries generate hydrogen, a highly explosive

gas. Severe personal injury could result.

To avoid sparks when removing battery cables,

always begin by removing negative battery cable

first.

Batteries are filled with acid electrolyte solution.

Always wear protective clothing, rubber gloves,

and eye protection when servicing, removing or

installing batteries.

Always check electrolyte level with engine

stopped. Do not smoke when checking the

battery. Do not use an exposed flame to check

battery levels. Protect eyes when checking

battery level.

Do not overfill batteries so that water splashes

acid from cell openings. Battery acid can cause

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skin irritations or burns.

(1)

Remove auxiliary battery box cover (1) from auxiliary battery box (2).

Unhook two rubber hooks (3) and remove battery box cover (1) from battery box (2).

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