TM 9-2350-261-20-2
R E P L A C E B A T T E R Y C O V E R A N D G R O U N D L E AD
(M113A2, M741A1, M901A1, AND M1059)
DESCRIPTION
This task covers:
Remove (page 13-3).
Clean, Inspect, and Repair (13-4). Install (page 13-4).
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
General Mechanics Tool Kit (Item 30, App D)
Battery Terminal Cleaner (Item 13, App D)
Battery Terminal Puller (Item 46, App D)
Materials/Parts:
Grease (Item 18, App C)
Sodium Bicarbonate (Item 55, App C)
Grommet
Personnel Required:
Unit Mechanic
References:
See your -10
Equipment Conditions:
Engine stopped/shutdown (see your -10)
Carrier blocked (see your 10)
Ramp lowered (see your 10)
REMOVE
1. Release two latches (1) on side of battery box
(2). Lift and slide cover (3) from three grom-
mets (4) on rear of battery box. Remove cov-
er.
WARNING
Gas from batteries can ex-
plode. Ventilate compart-
ment before you disconnect
or connect battery cables.
Battery acid can burn or
blind you. Do not get acid
on your skin or eyes. ALWAYS disconnect
ground lead (circuit 7) first and connect it
last.
2. Remove circuit 7 lead (5) as follows:
a. Remove nut (6) and circuit 7 lead (5)
from screw (7) on terminal lug (8).
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13-3
b. loosennut(9) from (10) and re-
move terminal lug(8)from battery post.
use battery terminal puller.