TM 5-3810-306-20Section VII. BATTERY MAINTENANCEBATTERY REPLACEMENTTOOLS: 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).WARNINGBatteries generate explosive gases.Keep sparks, flames or other ignitionsources away at all times. Alwaysshield eyes when working nearbatteries.a.Tag and disconnect negative then positivebattery cables from battery terminal posts (2).b.Remove four hex nuts (3), lockwashers (4) andflatwashers (5) from tiedown rods (6).c.Remove two channels (7) and tiedown rods (6).CAUTIONBattery weight is approximately 68.3lbs. Use care when lifting.e.Remove batteries (1) from battery box (8) usingrope handles.f.Clean battery cable terminals (9) before installingnew batteries.INSTALLATION:1.INSTALL BATTERIES (1).CAUTIONWhen installing batteries, make surepolarity marks (+) and (-) are incorrect position as shown inillustration.a.Install batteries (1) in battery box (8). Do not tiltwhile 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 terminalposts (2) starting with positive terminals.d.Coat battery terminals (9) and connections withlight duty grease.e.Close battery cover.2.CHECK FOR PROPER OPERATION. (REFER TOTM 5-3810-306-10.)END OF TASK8-96
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