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CARRIER, M113A2, M577A2, M1064, M1068, M1059 AND M901A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL - VOLUME 2 OF 4

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REPLACE BATTERY COVER AND GROUND LEAD (M113A2, M901A1,

AND M1059) — Continued

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3.

Remove two nuts (1) and jumper lead (2) from two screws (3) on two terminal lugs (4).

WARNING

Battery posts and cables touched by metal objects can short circuit and burn you. Do not

wear jewelry, necklaces, or watches when working on the electrical system. Keep tools away

from posts, wires, and terminals.

CAUTION

Do not start carriers while batteries are disconnected. Starting engine with outside power while

batteries are disconnected will damage electrical components in the regulator.

4.

Loose two nuts (5) on two screws (6) and remove terminal lugs (4) from battery posts. Use battery terminal puller.

CLEAN, INSPECT, AND REPAIR

1.

Clean battery terminal adapters, battery posts, grounding bracket on hull, and lead connectors with brush dipped in

mixture of sodium bicarbonate and water. After foaming stops, flush parts with clean water. Dry with clean cloth.

2.

Clean terminals, lugs, and posts with terminal cleaner.

3.

Check leads. Replace worn leads and damaged connectors (WP 0312 00).

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