TM 5-3810-306-20
Section VII. BATTERY MAINTENANCE
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
TOOLS: General mechanic’s tool kit: automotive (5180-00-177-7033)
SUPPLIES:
Sodium bicarbonate (Item 19, Appendix C)
Grease (Item 9, Appendix C)
EQUIPMENT CONDITION:
Access door to battery box opened.
REMOVAL:
1.
REMOVE BATTERIES (1).
WARNING
Batteries generate explosive gases.
Keep sparks, flames or other ignition
sources away at all times. Always
shield
eyes
when
working
near
batteries.
a.
Tag and disconnect negative then positive
battery cables from battery terminal posts (2).
b.
Remove four hex nuts (3), lockwashers (4) and
flatwashers (5) from tiedown rods (6).
c.
Remove two channels (7) and tiedown rods (6).
CAUTION
Battery weight is approximately 68.3
lbs. Use care when lifting.
e.
Remove batteries (1) from battery box (8) using
rope handles.
f.
Clean battery cable terminals (9) before installing
new batteries.
INSTALLATION:
1.
INSTALL BATTERIES (1).
CAUTION
When installing batteries, make sure
polarity marks (+) and (-) are in
correct
position
as
shown
in
illustration.
a.
Install batteries (1) in battery box (8). Do not tilt
while lowering into place.
b.
Install two channels (7) and four tiedown rods (6)
secure with four hex nuts (3), lockwashers (4)
and flatwashers (5).
c.
Remove tags and connect leads to terminal
posts (2) starting with positive terminals.
d.
Coat battery terminals (9) and connections with
light duty grease.
e.
Close battery cover.
2.
CHECK FOR PROPER OPERATION. (REFER TO
TM 5-3810-306-10.)
END OF TASK
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