TM-9-2320-272-24-1

TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M939, M939A1, AND M939A2 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 1 OF 4

JUNE 1998

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TM 9-2320-272-24-1

3-123. BATTERY BOX COVER REPLACEMENT

THIS TASK COVERS:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

APPLICABLE MODELS

EQUIPMENT CONDITION

All

TOOLS

General mechanic’s tool kit (Appendix E, Item 1)

MATERIALS/PARTS

Six locknuts (Appendix D, Item 283)

REFERENCES (TM)

TM 9-2320-272-10

TM 9-2320-272-24P

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Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-272-10).

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Companion seat cushion removed (para. 3-286).

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Remove all jewelry before beginning procedure.

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Ensure batteries are clamped down, rubber boots

are installed, clamps are well down on battery

posts, and all batery cables lie flat against top of

batteries.

WARNING

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When performing battery maintenance, ensure batteries are

seated and clamped down, all rubber boots are installed, clamps

are well down on battery posts, and all battery cables lie flat

against top of batteries. Failure to do so may result in injury to

personnel or damage to equipment.

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Remove all jewelry. If jewelry or disconnecter battery ground

cable contacts battery terminal, a direct short will result and

may cause injury to personnel.

NOTE

Assistant will hold battery box cover open while mechanic removes

support rod.

1.

Release two latches (2) and raise battery box cover (1).

2.

Remove six locknuts (5), screws (3), and battery box cover (1) from battery box cover hinge (4).

Discard locknuts (5).

1.

Install battery box cover (1) on battery box cover hinge (4) with six screws (3) and new locknuts (5).

2.

Lower battery box cover (1) and secure with two latches (2).

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