TM-9-2320-260-20
TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M809 SERIES (DIESEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE
APRIL 1995
TM-9-2320-260-20 - Page 531 of 1337
TM 9-2320-260-20
Section V. BATTERY SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
4-47. BATTERY SYSTEM MAINTENANCE INDEX
PARA.
TITLE
PAGE
NO.
NO.
4-48.
Battery Cables and Clamps Replacement
4-90
4-49.
Battery and Battery Box Replacement
4-101
4-50.
Battery Box Supports Replacement
4-104
4-48. BATTERY CABLES AND CLAMPS REPLACEMENT
THIS TASK COVERS:
a. Ground Cable Disconnection
f. Accessory Cable Installation
b. Battery-to-Battery Cable Removal
g. Positive Cable Installation
c. Ground and Negative Cable Removal
h. Ground and Negative Cable Installation
d. Positive Cable Removal
i.
Battery-to-Battery Cable Installation
e. Accessory Cable Removal
j.
Ground Cable Connection
INITIAL SETUP
APPLICABLE MODELS
All
MATERIALS/PARTS
Four lockwashers
Two locknuts
Three screw-assembled lockawashers
GAA grease (Appendix C, Item 16)
REFERENCES (TM)
TM 9-2320-260-10
TM 9-2320-260-20P
TM 9-6140-200-14
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
●
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-260-10).
●
Cab tunnels removed (para. 11-30).
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
●
Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves, and do not
smoke when performing battery-maintenance.
• Remove all jewelry.
●
When removing battery cables, disconnect ground
cable first.
WARNING
Battery acid (electrolyte) is extremely harmful. Always wear safety
goggles and rubber gloves when performing battery maintenance.
Severe injury will result if acid contacts eyes or skin.
Do not smoke, have open flame, or make sparks when performing
battery maintenance. Batteries may explode, causing severe injury
to personnel.
Remove all jewelry such as rings, dog tags, bracelets, etc. If jewelry
or disconnected battery cable contacts battery post, a direct short can
result, causing damage to equipment or severe injury to personnel.
When removing battery cables, disconnect ground cable first. Do not
allow tools to come in contact with vehicle when disconnecting cable
clamps. A direct short can result, causing instant heating of tools,
tool damage, battery damage, battery explosion, or severe injury to
personnel.
4-90
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