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CARRIER M113A3, M577A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3 AND M58

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL VOLUME 3 OF 6

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REPLACE BATTERIES AND RETAINERS (M113A3

AND M1059A3 ONLY) —

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4.

Remove four screws (1), eight washers (2), four locknuts (3) and front plate (4) from battery box (5). Discard locknuts

(on older models only).

5.

Remove batteries (6) from battery box (5). Lift battery by carrying handles built into each battery. Have helper assist.

CLEANING AND INSPECTION

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.

1.

Clean battery with nonmetallic brush dipped in mixture of sodium bicarbonate and water. After foaming stops, ﬂush

battery with clean water. Dry with clean cloth.

2.

Clean retainers and parts by soaking in mixture of sodium bicarbonate and water. Dry parts and apply coating listed in

order of preference.

3.

See TM 9-6140-200-14 to service batteries.

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