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REMOVAL

WARNING

• Battery acid (electrolyte) and corrosion can cause serious burns. Safety goggles and acid

resistant rubber gloves must be worn when working around batteries. If electrolyte or

corrosion make contact with skin, eyes, or clothing, immediately f ush contacted area with

water and obtain medical attention. Failure to comply may result in personnel injury or death.

• Batteries may give off explosive gasses. DO NOT smoke, use open f ame, make sparks,

or create other ignition sources around the battery. Failure to comply may result in

personnel injury or death.

• Personnel may be burned if jewelry or a tool contacts a battery terminal. Remove all

jewelry such as rings, ID tags, watches, etc. Failure to comply may result in personnel

injury or death.

• Electrical shock may occur when slave starting vehicles if any battery is missing or

damaged or cables are defective. DO NOT attempt to slave start vehicle if any battery is

missing or damaged. DO NOT use defective cables for slaving starting. Failure to comply

may result in personnel injury or death, or equipment damage.

CAUTION

DO NOT remove batteries from equipment battery box container for cleaning or inspection

purposes. Equipment operator may assist in cleaning operations, but actual battery

removal and replacement must be performed by f eld maintenance. Damage to batteries

may occur during removal.

Retaining Strap and Cover Removal

1. Use 9/16 inch wrench to remove four bolts (Figure 1, Item 3) and f at washers (Figure 1, Item 4) from retaining

strap (Figure 1, Item 1).

2. Remove retaining strap (Figure 1, Item 1) and rubber cover (Figure 1, Item 2) from batteries (Figure 1, Item 5).

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Figure 1.

Battery Retaining Strap and Cover Removal.

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