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TM 9-2330-272-14
4-25. STORAGE BATTERY AND BATTERY CABLES MAINTENANCE.
This Task Covers:
a.
Removal
c.
Installation
b.
Service
Initial Setup:
Equipment Conditions:
Materials/Parts:
l Intervehicular cable disconnected from semitrailer
l Four Iockwashers
(para 2-12).
References:
Tool/Test Equipment:
l TM 9-6140-200-14
l General mechanic’s tool kit
c Common no. 1 shop set
WARNING
Battery acid (electrolyte) is extremely dangerous. Always wear goggles and rubber
gloves when performing battery checks or inspections. Serious Injury to personnel
will result If battery acid contacts skin or eyes.
DO NOT perform battery system checks or inspections while smoking or near fire,
flames, or sparks. Batteries may explode, causing serious injury or death to
personnel.
Remove all jewelry such as dog tags, rings, bracelets, etc. If jewelry or disconnected
battery ground cable contacts battery terminal, a direct short will result, causing
serious Injury or death to personnel.
a. REMOVAL
NOTE
Steps 1 through 3 apply only to M131A5.
1.
Unfasten two straps (3) and remove battery cover (5) from battery (4).
2.
If strap (3) or loop (8) is damaged, remove two locknuts (6), washers (7), screws (9), loop, and strap from cabinet
(10). Discard locknuts.
3.
If damaged, remove two washers (2) and rivet (1) from strap (3). Discard rivet.
4.
Loosen nut (18) and remove negative battery terminal (19) from battery (4).
5.
Loosen nut (14) and remove positive battery terminal (13) from battery (4).
6.
Remove nut (12), screw (16), and positive battery terminal (13) from positive cable (15).
7.
Remove nut (17), screw (21), and negative battery terminal (19) from negative cable (20).
8.
Remove nut (24) and positive cable (15) from starter solenoid (23). Remove cable and two grommets (22) from
firewall (11).
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