ARMY TM 9-6115-639-13
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-386-51
MARINE CORPS TM 10155A-13/1
4-44. BATTERY MAINTENANCE - cont.
5.
Carefully remove battery (7) from battery tray
(8). Remove battery tray.
B. INSPECTION.
1.
Inspect battery cables for corrosion, evidence of
electrical short, and obvious damage. Check for
cuts, tears, or exposed wires. Refer to Para. 4-45
for detailed inspection, cleaning, and repair or
battery cables.
2.
Inspect battery for cracks, corrosion, or evidence
of leakage. Inspect battery posts for corrosion.
Remove corrosion from cable terminals and
battery posts using a wire terminal brush.
3.
Remove and replace any component that is
damaged to the extent that it will effect the safe
operation of the generator set.
C. INSTALLATION.
1.
Install battery tray (8, Figure 4-35) and battery (7).
2.
Install battery tie-down (3) and secure to hold
down rods (4) using six nuts (5) and three
washers (6).
Figure 4-35. Battery
WARNING
When connecting battery cables, always
connect positive cable first and negative
cable last. Failure to observe this warning
can result in personal injury.
3.
Connect positive battery cable (1) to positive (+)
battery post (2).
4.
Connect negative battery cable (1) to negative (-)
battery post (2).
5.
Close main access cover and lock in place using
latches.
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