TM 9-2350-261-20-2
REPLACE BATTERY LEADS (M577A2 ONLY)
DESCRIPTION
This task covers:
Remove (page 13-7).
Clean, Inspect, and Repair (page 13-8).
Install (page 13-8).
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 (3)
Personnel Required:
Unit Mechanic
References:
See your –10
Equipment Conditions:
Engine stopped (see your –10)
Carrier blocked (see your -10)
Ramp lowered (see your -10)
Battery access cover removed (page 13-6)
eyes.
WARNING
Gas from batteries can ex-
plode and injure you. Do
not allow sparks near bat-
teries.
Battery acid can
burn or blind you. Do not
get acid on your skin or
WARNING
Electrical current can burn
you.
Disconnect battery
ground lead before you
start task.
CAUTION
Do not start carriers without batteries
installed. Starting engine with outside
power will cause damage to electrical
components in the regulator.
REMOVE
1.
2.
3.
Remove circuit 7 lead (1) as follows:
a.
b.
Remove nut (2) and circuit 7 lead (1)
from screw (3) on battery terminal
lug (4).
Remove nut (5), screw (6), two washers
(7), and lead (1) from hull mount. Remove
lead and grommet (8) from battery box
(9). Discard grommet.
Remove two nuts (2) and jumper lead (10)
from two screws (3) on two terminal lug (4).
Loosen nut (11) from screw (12) and remove
terminal lug (4) from battery post. Use
battery terminal puller.
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