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3-126. BATTERY GROUND CABLE MAINTENANCE
THIS TASK COVERS:
b. Connection
a. Disconnection
APPLICABLE MODELS
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
l Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-272-10).
All
l Battery box cover raised and secured
TOOLS
(TM 9-2320-272-10).
General mechanic's tool kit (Appendix E, Item 1)
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
REFERENCES (TM)
l Remove all jewelry before performing procedure.
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l Ensure batteries are seated and clamped down,
rubber boots are installed, clamps are well down
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on battery posts and all battery cables be flat on
top of batteries.
WARNING
Remove all jewelry. If jewelry or disconnected battery ground
l
cable contacts battery terminal, a direct short will result and
may cause injury to personnel.
When performing battery maintenance, ensure batteries are
l
seated and clamped down, all rubber boots are installed, clamps
are well down on battery posts, and all battery cables lie flat
against top of batteries. Failure to do so may result in injury to
personnel or damage to equipment.
1.
Loosen nut (5) and screw (3) on terminal adapter (6).
NOTE
Tag all terminal adapters and rubber boots for installation.
2.
Remove terminal adapter (6) and rubber boot (4) from battery (7).
3.
Loosen nut (10) and screw (2) on terminal adapter (1).
4.
Remove terminal adapter (1) and rubber boot (9) from battery (8).
1.
Install rubber boots (4) and (9) on batteries (7) and (8).
2.
Install terminal adapter (1) on battery (8) and tighten screw (2) and nut (10).
3.
Install terminal adapter (6) on battery (7) and tighten screw (3) and nut (5).
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