BATTERIES: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
REMOVAL
A
B
WARNING
When removing batteries, always disconnect ground
cables first. Failure to do so may result in personnel
injury or death.
WARNING
Batteries can emit gases that explode. Do not smoke,
have open flame, or make sparks around batteries. If the
battery is emitting gases, it can explode, causing death or
personal injury.
WARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can cause severe
burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing, and
remove all metal or jewelry. If battery electrolyte is
spilled, stop its burning effects immediately (ref. FM21-
11).
NOTE
Remove cables with terminal lugs attached
Loosen two nuts (1) and remove two ground cables (2) from battery
terminals.
Remove two screws (3), two lockwashers (4) and two ground cables (2) from
shunt (5). Discard lockwashers.
C
D
E
F
G
Disconnect STE/ICE wire (6).
Loosen six nuts (7) and remove four cables (8) from battery terminals.
Remove two nuts (9) and two washers (10), and remove two hold-down
brackets (11).
Lift out batteries (12).
Remove eight screws (13), eight lockwashers (14) and two battery trays
(15). Discard lockwashers.
INSTALLATION
A
B
c
D
E
F
G
Install eight screws (13), eight new lockwashers (14) and two battery trays
(15).
Install batteries (12).
Install two nuts (9), two washers (10), and two hold-down brackets (11).
Install four cables (8) to battery terminals and tighten six nuts (7).
Connect STE/ICE wire (6).
Install two screws (3), two new lockwashers (4) and two ground cables (2)
to shunt (5).
Install two ground cables (2) to battery terminals and tighten two nuts (1).
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