TM-9-2320-273-10
TRUCK, TRACTOR, LINE HAUL; LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER; TRUCK CHASSIS; MEDIUM EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL
DECEMBER 2012
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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
BATTERY INSPECTION
INITIAL SETUP:
References
WP 0010
WP 0011
WARNING
Battery acid (electrolyte) is extremely harmful. Always wear
safety goggles and rubber gloves when performing battery
maintenance. Failure to comply may result in severe injury
to personnel if acid contacts eyes or skin. Seek medical
attention in the event of an injury.
Do not smoke, have open flame, or make sparks when
performing battery maintenance. Batteries may explode
causing severe injury to personnel. Failure to comply may
result in injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment.
Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
Remove all jewelry such as rings, bracelets, and
identification tags. If jewelry comes in contact with battery
terminals, a direct short can occur resulting in instant heating
of jewelry or tools and damage to electrical system. Failure
to comply may result in damage to equipment and injury to
personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
Check to make sure that the batteries are connected as
shown in figure 1. Failure to comply may result in damage
to equipment or possible injury to personnel. Seek medical
attention in the event of an injury.
GENERAL
M915 through M920 and M915A1 vehicles have four batteries connected in
series-parallel that supply 12-volts to the electrical system and 24-volts to the starter
motor.
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