TM-9-2320-209-20-3-1

2½-TON, 6X6, M44A1 AND M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; TROUBLESHOOTING; ORGANIZATIONAL LEVEL; VOLUME 3 OF 3; PART 1 OF 4

MAY 1981

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STORAGE BATTERIES REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT.

TOOLS :

1/2-inch wrench

9/16-inch wrench

SUPPLIES:

Sodium bicarbonate, O-S-576

PERSONNEL: One

EQUIPMENT CONDITION:

Truck parked, engine off, handbrake set.

a.

Removal.

WARNING

Battery electrolyte will burn wood, clothing, and

skin.

Wash spills immediately with flowing water.

Use paste solution of sodium bicarbonate and

water to apply to affected area.

FRAME 1

1.

Open battery compartment door (1).

2.

Loosen two thumbscrews (2) and push clamps (3) down to clear battery

box (4).

3.

Pull battery box (4) out onto running board (5).

GO TO FRAME 2

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