TM 9-2320-260-20
Section V. BATTERY SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
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Battery Cables and Clamps Replacement
Battery and Battery Box Replacement
Battery Box Supports Replacement
THIS TASK COVERS:
f. Accessory Cable Installation
a. Ground Cable Disconnection
g. Positive Cable Installation
b. Battery-to-Battery Cable Removal
h. Ground and Negative Cable Installation
c. Ground and Negative Cable Removal
i. Battery-to-Battery Cable Installation
d. Positive Cable Removal
j. Ground Cable Connection
e. Accessory Cable Removal
INITIAL SETUP
APPLICABLE MODELS
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
All
q Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-260-10).
q Cab tunnels removed (para. 11-30).
MATERIALS/PARTS
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Four lockwashers
Two locknuts
q Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves, and do not
Three screw-assembled lockawashers
smoke when performing battery-maintenance.
GAA grease (Appendix C, Item 16)
Remove all jewelry.
q When removing battery cables, disconnect ground
REFERENCES (TM)
cable first.
TM 9-2320-260-10
TM 9-2320-260-20P
TM 9-6140-200-14
WARNING
Battery acid (electrolyte) is extremely harmful. Always wear safety
goggles and rubber gloves when performing battery maintenance.
Severe injury will result if acid contacts eyes or skin.
Do not smoke, have open flame, or make sparks when performing
battery maintenance. Batteries may explode, causing severe injury
to personnel.
Remove all jewelry such as rings, dog tags, bracelets, etc. If jewelry
or disconnected battery cable contacts battery post, a direct short can
result, causing damage to equipment or severe injury to personnel.
When removing battery cables, disconnect ground cable first. Do not
allow tools to come in contact with vehicle when disconnecting cable
clamps. A direct short can result, causing instant heating of tools,
tool damage, battery damage, battery explosion, or severe injury to
personnel.
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