TM 9-2350-277-20-3
REPLACE BATTERY LEADS AND TERMINALS (M981A3 ONLY)
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THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:
Removal (page 0342 00-1).
Cleaning and Inspection (page 0342 00-3).
Installation (page 0342 00-4).
INITIAL SETUP:
Maintenance Level
Unit
Tools and Special Tools
General Mechanics Tool Kit (WP 0926 00, Item 65)
Battery Wire Brush (WP 0926 00, Item 10)
Battery Terminal Puller (WP 0926 00, Item 37)
Materials/Parts
Grease (WP 0928 00, Item 12)
Sodium bicarbonate (WP 0928 00, Item 60)
Grommet (5)
Personnel Required
Unit Mechanic
References
See your -10
Equipment Condition
Engine stopped (see your -10)
Carrier blocked (see your -10)
Ramp lowered (see your -10)
VEHICLE BAT, EQPT BAT, and EMERGENCY
switches set to OFF (see your -10)
Battery access cover removed (see your -10)
Battery ground leads disconnected (WP 0339 00)
REMOVAL
WARNING
Battery posts and cables touched by metal objects can short circuit and burn you. Do not wear
jewelry, necklaces, or watches when working on electrical system. Keep tools away from posts,
wires, and terminals.
WARNING
Gas from batteries can explode and injure you. Do not allow sparks near batteries. Battery acid
can blind or burn you. Do not get acid on your skin or into your eyes.
1.
Remove cable mounting nuts (1) and bolts (2) from each battery terminal adapter (3) on four batteries (4)(5)(6)(7).
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