TM-9-2320-361-24-1 Field Maintenance Manual Volume 1 for M44A2 Series Trucks
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TM 9-2320-361-24-1 0126 00 0126 00-1 FIELD MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL) BATTERY CABLES AND CLAMPS MAINTENANCE GROUND CABLE DISCONNECTION, GROUND CABLE CONNECTION, REMOVAL, CLEANING AND INSPECTION, AND INSTALLATION INITIAL SETUP: Applicable Models All Materials/Parts Lockwasher (item 195, WP 0470 00) Lockwasher (item 210, WP 0470 00) GAA grease (item 17, WP 0468 00) References TM 9-6140-200-14 Equipment Condition Parking brake set and wheels chocked (TM 9-2320-361-10). WARNING • 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, identification tags, and bracelets. If jewelry or disconnected battery ground cable contacts battery post, a direct short can result, causing damage to equipment or severe injury to personnel. • When removing cables, disconnect the ground cable first. Do not allow tools to come into 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.