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 483 of 1008

TM 9-2350-261-20-2

REPAIR BATTERY BOX COVER (M113A2, M901A1, AND M1059 ONLY)

0304 00

THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:

Disassembly

( page 03 04 00 -1 ).

Clean and Inspect (page 0304 00-1).

Assembly

( pag e 0 304 0 0-2 ).

INITIAL SETUP:

Maintenance Level

Unit

Tools and Special Tools

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

Materials/Parts

Epoxy coating kit (WP 0782 00, Item 21)

Sodium bicarbonate (WP 0782 00, Item 70)

Lock

nu t ( 4)

Personnel Required

Unit Mechanic

Equipment Condition

Engine stopped/shutdown (see your -10)

Ramp lowered (see your -10)

Battery box cover removed (WP 0295 00)

DISASSEMBLY

1.

Remove four locknuts (1) and screws (2) from battery box cover (3). Discard locknuts.

2.

Remove support (4) and seal (5) from cover (3).

CLEAN AND INSPECT

1.

Clean battery box by soaking in mixture of sodium bicarbonate and water. After foaming stops, flush with clean water

and dry with clean cloth.

2.

Inspect cover for dents and cracks. If damaged beyond repair, install new cover.

3.

Inspect seal for cuts, tears, and loss of resilience. If seal is unserviceable, install new seal.

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