DISCONNECT/CONNECT BATTERY GROUND LEAD

CHAPTER 13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE-BATTERIES

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TM 9-2350-261-20-2 DISCONNECT/CONNECT BATTERY GROUND LEAD INITIAL SETUP Tools: General Mechanics Tool Kit (Item 30, App D) Battery Terminal Puller (Item 46, App D) Materials/Parts: Grease (Item 18, App C) Personnel Required: Unit Mechanic References: See your -10 Equipment Conditions: Engine stopped/shutdown (see your -10) Ramp lowered (see your -10) and radios and heaters OFF (see your -10) Battery access (see your -10 page 3-35) Battery access cover removed M1068 ONLY (page 13-6.1) DISCONNECT 1. W A R N I N G 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. WARNING Battery posts and cables touched by metal objects can short circuit and bum you. Do not wear jewelry, necklaces, or watches when working on the electrical system. Keep tools ^-away from posts, wires, and terminals. Loosen nut (1) and remove circuit 7 ground lead and terminal lug (2) from battery post (3). Use battery terminal puller. CONNECT 2. 3. C A U T I O N Battery cells can be damaged if the bat- teries are connected incorrectly. Be sure batteries are connected correctly. Position circuit 7 ground lead and terminal lug (2) on battery post (3) and tighten nut (l). Coat top of battery post (3) and terminal lug (2) with grease. — FOLLOW-THROUGH STEPS 1. Secure battery (see your -10 page 3-35). 3. Raise and lock ramp (see your -10). 2. Start engine (see your -10). 4. Stop/shutdown engine (see your -10). END OF TASK

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