BATTERY CABLE AND CLAMPS REPLACEMENT - continued

TM 9-2320-386-24-1-1

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BATTERY CABLE AND CLAMPS REPLACEMENT (Contd)

WARNING

Battery ground cable must be disconnected to break the path of

electricity through vehicle electrical components. Failure to do so

may result in a direct short and cause injury to personnel.

Remove all jewelry before performing this procedure. To avoid a

direct short, do not allow tools or other objects to come in contact

with vehicle locations.

A direct short can result in injury to personnel and instant

heating of tools, jewelry or other objects.

Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks near batteries when

performing this procedure. Batteries can explode if exposed to

heat, flames, or sparks. Failure to comply may result in injury to

personnel and damage to equipment.

Always wear safety goggles and rubber gloves when performing

battery maintenance. Battery acid (electrolyte) is extremely

harmful. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel.

DISCONNECT BATTERY GROUND CABLE

Loosen nut (3) and remove battery ground cable 7A (1) and terminal clamp (4) from battery negative ()

post (2).

BATTERY CABLES SERVICING

For battery cables servicing instructions, refer to TM 9-6140-200-14.

CONNECT BATTERY GROUND CABLE

Clean battery negative () post (2) and terminal clamp (4). For general cleaning instructions, refer

to (WP 0383 00).

Install battery ground cable 7A (1) and terminal clamp (4) on battery negative () post (2) and

tighten nut (3).

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