TM-9-2350-261-20-2

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL - VOLUME 2 OF 4

TM-9-2350-261-20-2 - Page 457 of 1008

TM 9-2350-261-20-2

REMOVE/INSTALL BATTERY LEADS (M1068 ONLY)

0298 00

THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:

Removal (page 0298 00-1).

Clean, Inspect, and Repair (page 0298 00-3).

Installation (page 0298 00-4).

INITIAL SETUP:

Maintenance Level

Unit

Tools and Special Tools

Battery Terminal Cleaner (WP 0780 00, Item 12)

Battery Terminal Puller (WP 0780 00, Item 47)

General Mechanic’s Tool Kit (WP 0780 00, Item 29)

Materials/Parts

Grease (WP 0782 00, Item 24)

Sod ium

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icarbon ate (W P 07 82 00 , Item 70 )

Grommet (2)

Personnel Required

Unit Mechanic

Equipment Condition

Engine stopped (see your -10)

Carrier blocked (see your -10)

Ramp lowered (see your -10)

Battery access cover removed (WP 0297 00)

Battery ground lead disconnected (WP 0294 00)

REMOVAL

WARNING

Gas from batteries can explode. Ventilate compartment before you disconnect or connect

battery cables. Battery acid can burn or blind you. Do not get acid on your skin or eyes.

ALWAYS disconnect ground lead (circuit 7) first and connect it last.

WARNING

Electrical current can burn you. Disconnect battery ground lead before you start task.

CAUTION

Do not start carriers without batteries installed. Starting engine with outside power will cause

damage to electrical components in the regulator.

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