TM-9-2320-280-20-2

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 2 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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Change 3

4-80. BATTERY TRAY MAINTENANCE

Manual

References

TM 9-6140-200-14

TM 9-2320-280-24P

Equipment Condition

Battery holddown removed (para. 4-78).

Remove four locknuts (6), washers (2), capscrews (1), washers (2), and battery tray (3) from battery box

(5). Discard locknuts (6).

d. Installation

1.

Clean battery tray (3) with baking soda solution.

2.

Inspect battery tray (3) for damage. Replace if damaged.

3.

Inspect battery cable protectors (4) and battery compartment seals (7) for damage. Replace if

damaged.

Install battery tray (3) on battery box (5) with four washers (2), capscrews (1), washers (2), and

locknuts (6). Tighten locknuts (6) to 6 lb-ft (8 N

•

m).

a. Removal

b. Cleaning and Inspection

This task covers:

a. Removal

c.

Preventive Modification

b. Cleaning and Inspection

d. Installation

NOTE

For additional information on battery box tray cleaning, refer to

TM 9-6140-200-14.

c. Preventive Modification

NOTE

• The following step will prevent water from accumulating in the

battery tray.

• Refer to hole diagram for location of holes.

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools

General mechanic’s tool kit:

automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)

Materials/Parts

Four locknuts (Appendix G, Item 70)

Sodium bicarbonate (Appendix C, Item 49)

Locate, mark, and drill four 1/2 inch holes in battery tray (3).