TM-9-2350-277-20-3 Unit Maintenance Manual Volume 3 M113A3 M577A3 M1064A3 M1068A3 M58 Download
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TM 9-2350-277-20-3 REPLACE BATTERIES AND RETAINERS (M113A3 AND M1059A3 ONLY) — Continued 0346 00 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. 0346 00-3 Change Change 2