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TM 5-4320-305-10
Section III. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
3-3.
INTRODUCTION
This section contains maintenance procedures which are the responsibility of the operator.
3-4.
CLEANING BATTERY CABLES
WARNING
Do not smoke or use open flame or spark-producing equipment in
the vicinity of battery.
CAUSTIC CHEMICALS IN BATTERIES
Serious injury could occur from the careless handling of storage
batteries or battery electrolyte (acid). If acid is splashed on the
skin, wash the affected area immediately with plenty of clean water.
If acid is splashed in the eyes, wash immediately with plenty of
clean water and get medical attention.
Avoid making contact across the two battery posts. This can
result in severe arcing.
1
Open battery box top (1).
2
Use a wire brush to gently remove visible corrosion on outside of cable terminal lugs (2).
3
Close battery box top.
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