TM-9-2320-361-24-1

2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE PART 1 OF 2

AUGUST 2006

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FIELD MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

BATTERY CABLES AND CLAMPS MAINTENANCE

GROUND CABLE DISCONNECTION, GROUND CABLE CONNECTION,

REMOVAL, CLEANING AND INSPECTION, AND INSTALLATION

INITIAL SETUP:

Applicable Models

All

Materials/Parts

Lockwasher (item 195, WP 0470 00)

Lockwasher (item 210, WP 0470 00)

GAA grease (item 17, WP 0468 00)

References

TM 9-6140-200-14

Equipment Condition

Parking brake set and wheels chocked

(TM 9-2320-361-10).

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, identification tags, and

bracelets. 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 cables, disconnect the ground cable first. Do

not allow tools to come into contact with vehicle when

disconnecting cable clamps. A direct short can result, causing

instant heating of tools, tool damage, battery damage, or

battery explosion, and severe injury to personnel.