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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL VOLUME 5 OF 6

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REPAIR/REPLACE MORTAR FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM CABLES (MFCS)

(M1064A3 ONLY) — Continued

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INSTALLATION

CAUTION

To avoid possible battery rupture, ensure that battery box drawer is pulled out before drilling.

NOTE

If MFCS cables are being installed in vehicle for the first time, proceed with Step 1. If cables

are being installed in previously-modified vehicle, go to Step 7

1.

Open door of battery box (7) and pull drawer out as far as possible.

2.

Locate an area on the right side of battery box (7), behind the driver’s seat. Choose a location approximately 8 in. (20

cm) from vehicle wall and approximately 1 in. (2.5 cm) from bottom of battery box.

3.

Using cable bracket (17) as a template, mark locations for two holes on side wall of battery box (7).

WARNING

Metal chips and grinding dust can cause eye injury. Wear goggles and gloves.

4.

Using drill and 9/32 in. (0.71 cm) drill bit, drill two through holes (55) in battery box (7).

5.

Install cable bracket (17), two hexagon head capscrews (18), flat washers (16), and new self-locking nuts (15) on battery

box (7).

6.

Choose a position approximately 10-1/2 in. (26.7 cm) from vehicle wall and approximately 2.0 in. (5.1 cm) from top on

the side of the battery box (7), behind the driver’s seat. Drill 1-3/8 in. (3.5 cm) through hole (54) into side of battery box.

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