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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TM 9-2320-361-24-1
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BATTERY CABLES AND CLAMPS MAINTENANCE (Contd)
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
For general cleaning instructions, maintenance, and servicing of battery cables and clamps, refer to
TM 9-6140-200-14.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION
• During installation of battery terminals, make sure positive
clamps are installed on positive posts (+) and negative clamps
are installed on negative posts (–). Failure to connect clamps
to correct posts will reverse polarity of circuitry and may
cause damage to rectifier diodes in alternator, vehicle wiring,
and radios (if equipped).
• Do not use a hammer during installation of battery terminal.
Spread battery terminal open, or damage to equipment may
result.
NOTE
Apply a light coat of GAA grease to battery terminals after
connection is made. Wipe off excess grease.
Battery Clamps
1.
Install two clamps (6) and (27) on two positive posts (11) with two screws (10) and (28) and
nuts (8) and (33).
2.
Install two clamps (4) and (25) on two negative posts (13) with two screws (3) and (35) and
nuts (23) and (31).
Positive Cable
1.
Install clamp (37) and positive cable (5) on frame (20) with screw (36).
2.
Connect wire (39) and positive cable (5) to starter solenoid (38) with nut (40).
3.
Connect positive cable (5) to clamp (6) with screw (9) and nut (7).
Battery-to-Battery Cable
1.
Install cable (1) on positive clamp (27) with screw (29) and nut (32).
2.
Install cable (1) on negative clamp (4) with screw (2) and nut (30).
Ground Cable
1.
Connect ground cable (26) to frame (20) with new lockwasher (22), screw (21), lockwasher (19), and
nut (18).
2.
Connect ground cable (26) to battery clamp (25) with screw (34) and nut (24).
Ground Cable Connection
1.
Install clamp (25) on negative post (13) with screw (30) and nut (23).
2.
Install ground cable (26) on battery clamp (25) with screw (34) and nut (24).
3.
Apply a light coat of GAA grease to battery terminals after connection is made. Wipe off excess
grease.
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