TM 9-2350-277-20-3
REPLACE BATTERIES AND BATTERY BOX (M981A3 AND M58 ONLY) Continued
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CLEANING
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 the electrical system. Keep tools away from
posts, wires, and terminals.
1.
Clean battery with nonmetallic brush dipped in mixture of sodium bicarbonate and water. After foaming stops, flush
battery with clean water. Dry with clean cloth.
2.
Clean battery box retainers and parts by soaking in mixture of sodium bicarbonate and water. Dry parts and apply
coating listed in order of preference.
3.
See TM 9-6140-200-14 to service batteries.
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