TM-9-2350-261-20-2 Unit Maintenance Manual Volume 2 M113A2 M577A2 M1064 M1068 M1059 M901A1 Download

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TM 9-2350-261-20-2 REPLACE BATTERY COVER AND GROUND LEAD (M113A2, M901A1, AND M1059) — Continued 0295 00 3. Remove two nuts (1) and jumper lead (2) from two screws (3) on two terminal lugs (4). 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. C A U T I O N Do not start carriers while batteries are disconnected. Starting engine with outside power while batteries are disconnected will damage electrical components in the regulator. 4. Loose two nuts (5) on two screws (6) and remove terminal lugs (4) from battery posts. Use battery terminal puller. CLEAN, INSPECT, AND REPAIR 1. Clean battery terminal adapters, battery posts, grounding bracket on hull, and lead connectors with brush dipped in mixture of sodium bicarbonate and water. After foaming stops, flush parts with clean water. Dry with clean cloth. 2. Clean terminals, lugs, and posts with terminal cleaner. 3. Check leads. Replace worn leads and damaged connectors (WP 0312 00). 0295 00-3