ARMY TM 9-6115-641-24
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-456-12
2-12-2. Removal.
a.
Shut down generator set.
b. Open engine access doors.
c.
Disconnect negative battery cable terminal (1, Figure 2-3).
d.
Disconnect positive cable terminal (6).
e.
Disconnect interconnect cable terminals (7) and (8) and remove interconnect battery cable.
f.
Remove terminal covers (2) and battery covers (9).
g. Remove nuts (10), washers (11), retaining bars (12), and retaining clamps (13).
h.
Remove batteries (14).
2-12-3. Inspection.
a.
Shut down generator set.
b.
Remove batteries, paragraph 2-12-2.
c.
Inspect batteries for cracked cases, broken, burned or corroded posts, missing parts, and other damage.
d.
Install batteries, paragraph 2-12-5.
2-12-4. Service.
a.
Shut down generator set.
b. Disconnect battery cables, paragraph 2–12–2.
c.
Remove terminal covers (2, Figure 2–3) and battery covers (9).
d. Clean cable terminals and battery posts with battery terminal cleaner.
e.
Install terminal covers (2) and battery covers (9).
f.
Connect battery cables, paragraph 2-12-5.
2-12-5. Installation.
a.
Install batteries (14, Figure 2-3). Ensure that batteries are fully charged.
b.
install battery covers (9) and terminal covers (2).
c.
Apply grease (Item 8, Appendix C) to battery posts and cable terminals (1), (6), (7), and (8).
d.
Install battery retaining bars (12), clamps (13), washers (11), and nuts (10) (both sides).
Connect negative battery terminal (1) last when installing battery cables. Failure
to follow this procedure could result in sparks which can ignite volatile battery
gases.
e.
Position interconnect battery cable on battery and connect terminals (7) and (8).
f.
Connect positive cable terminal (6) and negative cable terminal (1).
g.
Close engine access doors.
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