BATTERY CABLES AND CLAMPS MAINTENANCE

TM 9-2320-361-24-1

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FIELD MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

BATTERY CABLES AND CLAMPS MAINTENANCE

GROUND CABLE DISCONNECTION, GROUND CABLE CONNECTION,

REMOVAL, CLEANING AND INSPECTION, AND INSTALLATION

INITIAL SETUP:

Applicable Models

References

All

TM 9-6140-200-14

Materials/Parts

Equipment Condition

Lockwasher (item 195, WP 0470 00)

Parking brake set and wheels chocked

Lockwasher (item 210, WP 0470 00)

(TM 9-2320-361-10).

GAA grease (item 17, WP 0468 00)

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, identification tags, and

bracelets. If jewelry or disconnected battery ground cable

contacts battery post, a direct short can result, causing

damage to equipment or severe injury to personnel.

When removing cables, disconnect the ground cable first. Do

not allow tools to come into contact with vehicle when

disconnecting cable clamps. A direct short can result, causing

instant heating of tools, tool damage, battery damage, or

battery explosion, and severe injury to personnel.

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