TM-9-2320-260-20
TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M809 SERIES (DIESEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE
APRIL 1995
TM-9-2320-260-20 - Page 542 of 1337
TM 9-2320-260-20
4-49. BATTERY AND BATTERY BOX REPLACEMENT
THIS TASK COVERS:
a. Batteries and Battery Box Removal
c. Batteries and Battery Box Installation
b. Battery and Battery Box Servicing
lNITIAL SETUP
APPLICABLE MODELS
All
MATERIALS/PARTS
Twenty locknuts
PERSONNEL REQUIRED
Two
REFERENCES (TM)
TM 9-2320-260-10
TM 9-2320-260-20P
TM 9-6140-200-14
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
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Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-260-10).
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Battery cables removed from batteries
(para. 4-48).
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves, and do not
smoke when performing battery maintenance.
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Remove all jewelry.
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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 perform-
ing 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 ground 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 discon-
necting cable clamps. A direct short can result, causing instant
heating of tools, tool damage, battery damage, battery explosion,
or severe injury to personnel.
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