ARMY TM 9-6115-639-13
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-386-51
MARINE CORPS TM 10155A-13/1
4-44. BATTERY MAINTENANCE
This task covers removal, inspection, installation, and servicing (as applicable).
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
Equipment Condition:
Tool Kit, General Mechanic’s Automotive
Generator set shut down (Para. 2-9)
(Item 2, App. B, Sect. III)
Cable disconnected for SLAVE RECEPTACLE
Tester, Battery Electrolyte (Item 7, App. B, Sect. III)
Parts / Materials:
Distilled Water (Item 20, App. E)
A. REMOVAL.
1.
Unlock main access cover latches and lift cover to open.
WARNING
Batteries give off flammable gas. Do not smoke or use open flame when performing
maintenance. Flames and explosion could result in severe personal injury or death. Do not
allow battery acid to contact skin or clothing. Contact of skin with battery acid liquid or
inhalation of battery acid mist can cause severe burns, respiratory tract infection, and chronic
bronchitis. If any battery acid liquid or mist contacts skin or eyes, immediately flush
affected areas thoroughly with water. If vapors are inhaled, go to fresh air. Seek medical
help immediately.
When disconnecting battery cables, always remove negative cable first and positive cable
last. Connect cable ends to enclosure ground lugs to prevent contact. Failure to observe this
warning can result in personal injury.
2.
Disconnect negative battery cable (1) from negative (-) battery post (2). Connect cable end to enclosure
ground lug
3.
Disconnect positive battery cable (1, Figure 4-35) from positive (+) battery post (2). Connect cable end to
enclosure ground lug.
4.
Remove battery tie-down (3) from hold down rods (4) by removing six nuts (5) and three washers (6).
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WARNING
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