TM-9-2320-280-20 HMMWV Technical Manual Unit Maintenance Volume 2 Download
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TM 9-2320-280-20-2 4-79. BATTERY REPLACEMENT AND SERVICING This task covers: a. Removal c. Installation b. Servicing INITIAL SETUP: Tools Equipment Condition General mechanic’s tool kit: Battery holddown removed (para. 4-78). automotive (Appendix B, Item 1) General Safety Instructions Manual References TM 9-6140-200-14 Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves, and do not TM 9-2320-280-24P smoke when performing battery maintenance. Remove all jewelry. WARNING Battery acid (electrolyte) is extremely harmful. Always wear safety goggles and rubber gloves, and do not smoke when performing battery maintenance. Severe injury will result if acid contacts eyes or skin. Remove all jewelry such as rings, dog tags, bracelets, etc. If jewelry or disconnected battery ground cable contacts battery terminal, a direct short can result, causing instant heating of tools, severe injury to personnel, or damage to equipment. 1. Loosen four screws (4) and nuts (2) from four battery terminal clamps (3) and terminals (1). 2. Using battery clamp puller, remove four battery terminal clamps (3) from terminals (1). 3. Place cables (6) in a position to prevent arcing with batteries. 4. Remove batteries (5) from battery box (7). b. Servicing NOTE For battery testing and servicing instructions refer to TM 9-6140-200-14. c. Installation 1. Position batteries (5) in box (7). 2. Ensure negative (1) terminal posts are correctly located. Cables must reach their respective terminals without stretching. 3. Install four battery terminal clamps (3) to battery terminals (1). 4. Tighten four nuts (2) and screws (4) on battery terminal clamps (3) and battery terminals (1). 4-134