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TM 9-2320-364-20-5
21-41
Upon removal of all wires and cables, ensure no contact is made with battery terminals or
other wires and cables. Strap wires and cables away from battery terminals and other wires
and cables as required to prevent damage to parts, personal injury, or death.
Battery acid (electrolyte) is extremely harmful. Always wear safety goggles and rubber
gloves, and do not smoke when preforming maintenance on batteries. Injury will result if
acid contacts skin or eyes. Wear rubber apron to prevent clothing being damaged.
Remove all jewelry such as rings, dog tags, bracelets, etc. If jewelry or tools contact
positive electrical circuits, a direct short may result. Damage to equipment, injury or death
to personnel may occur.
NOTE
Tag and mark wires prior to removal.
(5)
Loosen two nuts (5) and remove two
terminals (6) from negative battery posts (7)
on arctic batteries (8).
(6)
Loosen two nuts (9) and remove two
terminals (10) from positive battery
posts (11) on arctic batteries (8).
b.
Connection.
(1)
Install two terminals (10) on positive battery
posts (11) and tighten two nuts (9) to 84 to
96 lb-in (9 to 11 N.m).
(2)
Install two terminals (6) on negative battery
posts (7) and tighten two nuts (5) to 84 to 96
lb-in (9 to 11 N.m).
Corrosion inhibitor contains
alkali. Do not get in eyes; wear
goggles/safety glasses when
using. Avoid contact with skin.
In case of contact, immediately
wash area with soap and water. If
eyes are contacted, flush eyes
with large amounts of water for at
least 15 minutes and get
immediate medical attention.
(3)
Apply corrosion preventive compound to
positive posts (11), negative posts (7) and
terminals (10) and (6).
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