TM 9-2320-260-20
THIS TASK COVERS:
c. Batteries and Battery Box Installation
a. Batteries and Battery Box Removal
b. Battery and Battery Box Servicing
lNITIAL SETUP
APPLICABLE MODELS
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
All
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-260-10).
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q Battery cables removed from batteries
MATERIALS/PARTS
Twenty locknuts
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PERSONNEL REQUIRED
Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves, and do not
q
Two
smoke when performing battery maintenance.
q Remove all jewelry.
REFERENCES (TM)
q When removing battery cables, disconnect ground
TM 9-2320-260-10
cable first.
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 perform-
ing 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 ground cable contacts battery
post, a direct short can result, causing damage to equipment or
severe injury to personnel.
q When removing battery cables, disconnect ground cable first.
Do not allow tools to come in contact with vehicle when discon-
necting 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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