TM-9-2320-386-24-1-1

2-1/2-TON, 6X6, M44A3 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; EXTENDED SERVICE PROGRAM (ESP); UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT; MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 1 OF 2

MAY 2001

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TM 9-2320-386-24-1-1

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BATTERY MAINTENANCE (Contd)

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WARNING

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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, dog tags, bracelets, etc. If

jewelry contacts battery terminal, a direct short may result in

instant heating of tools, damage to equipment, and injury to

personnel.

When removing battery cables, disconnect ground cable first. Do

not allow tools to come in 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.

REMOVAL

1.

Remove four nuts (2), lockwashers (3), J-bolts (4), and battery holddown (1) from battery box (6) and

two batteries (5). Discard lockwashers (3).

NOTE

Assistant will help with step 2.

2.

Remove two batteries (5) from battery box (6).

INSPECTION

Inspect battery posts, clamps, cables, and battery holddown for corrosion. If corrosion is evident, refer to

TM 9-6140-200-14.

TESTING

For battery testing, refer to TM 9-6140-200-14.

INSTALLATION

1.

Place two batteries (5) in battery box (6).

2.

Install battery holddown (1) on battery box (6) and two batteries (5) with four J-bolts (4), new

lockwashers (3), and nuts (2).

3.

Install battery cables and clamps (WP 0121 00).

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