ARMY TM 9-6115-645-24
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-444-12
MARINE CORPS TM 09244A/09245A-24/2
SECTION VIII. MAINTENANCE OF DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2-10 INTRODUCTION.
This section contains unit maintenance procedures for the DC Electrical System. Deficiencies noted during inspection/
repair which are beyond the scope of unit maintenance shall be reported to the next higher level of maintenance.
NOTE
Refer to TM 9-6115-645-10 for all operator procedures.
2-11 BATTERY AND SLAVE RECEPTACLE CABLES.
Batteries give off a flammable gas. Do not smoke or use open flame when perform-
ing maintenance. Flames and explosion could result in severe personal injury or
death.
2–11 .1
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d.
2-11.2
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b.
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2-11.3
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b.
c.
Remove metal jewelry when working on electrical system or components. Failure
to observe this warning could result in severe personal injury or death by electro-
cution.
NOTE
This procedure is typical for the positive, negative, and interconnect battery cables, and
the positive and negative NATO slave receptacle cables.
Inspection.
Shut down generator set.
Open battery access door and right side engine access doors.
Inspect battery/slave receptacle cables for security; cracked insulation; broken, burned or corroded terminals;
missing parts; or other damage.
Close access doors.
Removal.
Shut down generator set.
Open battery access door and right side engine access doors.
NOTE
Tag all cables before removal.
Disconnect negative battery cable terminal lug (1, FIGURE 2-3) from battery.
Disconnect and remove applicable cable assembly as shown in FIGURE 2-3 or FIGURE 2-4.
2-11.3 CLEANING.
Remove terminal cover(s) (2, FIGURE 2-3) from battery post(s), if applicable.
Clean battery post(s) and cable terminals with battery terminal cleaner.
Install terminal cover(s) (2), if removed.
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