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 (M1064A3 ONLY) — Continued 0349 00 WARNING Electrolyte and battery corrosion can cause injury to you. Wear safety goggles and gloves. If electrolyte or battery corrosion contacts the eyes, skin, or clothing, ﬂush with large amounts of cold water and see a doctor immediately. WARNING Battery is heavy and can cause back injury if handled improperly. Be sure to have helper assist to remove battery. Battery weighs about 75 lb (34 kg). C A U T I O N Be careful. Do not hit side of carrier. You could crack the case. Set battery down gently on a board. 3. Remove batteries (1) from battery box (2). Lift battery by carrying handles built into each battery. CLEANING CLEAN AND INSPECT 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 epoxy coating. 3. See TM 9-6140-200-14 to service batteries. 0349 00-3 Change 1