TM 9-2320-3619-20 Section V. BATTERY AND BATTERY BOX MAINTENANCE 4-47. BATTERY AND BATTERY BOX MAINTENANCE INDEX PARA. NO. TITLE PAGE NO. 4-48. Battery Cables and Clamps Replacement 4-72 4-49. Battery and Battery Box Replacement and 4-76 Servicing 4-48. BATTERY CABLES AND CLAMPS REPLACEMENT This task covers: a. Ground Cable Disconnection f. Battery Clamps Removal b. Ground Cable Connection g. Battery Clamps Installation c. Ground Cable Removal h. Positive Cable Installation d. Battery-to-Battery Cable Removal i. Battery-to-Battery Cable Installation e. Positive Cable Removal j. Ground Cable Installation INITIAL SETUP: APPLICABLE MODELS All EQUIPMENT CONDITION Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10). MATERIALS/PARTS GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Two lockwashers Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves. GAA grease (Appendix C, Item 13) Do not smoke when performing battery REFERENCES (TM) maintenance. Remove all jewelry. TM 9-2320-361-10 When removing battery cables, disconnect ground TM 9-2320-361-20P cable first. TM 9-6140-200-14 WARNIN6 Battery acid (electrolyte) is extremely harmful. Always wear safety goggles and rubber gloves when performing battery maintenance. Severe injury will result if acid contacts eyes or skin. Do not smoke, have open flame, or make sparks when performing battery maintenance. Batteries may explode causing severe injury to personnel. Remove all jewelry such as rings, dog tags, bracelets, etc. If jewelry or disconnected battery ground cable contacts positive battery post, a direct short can result, causing damage to equipment, or severe injury to personnel. When removing battery cables, disconnect ground cable first. Do not allow tools to come in contact with vehicle when disconnecting cable clamps. A direct short can result, causing instant heating of tools, tool damage, battery damage, or battery explosion, and severe injury to personnel. 4-72