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TM-9-2320-361-24-1 Page 848

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 00-6 BATTERY CABLES AND CLAMPS MAINTENANCE (Contd) CLEANING AND INSPECTION For general cleaning instructions, maintenance, and servicing of battery cables and clamps, refer to TM 9-6140-200-14. INSTALLATION CAUTION • During installation of battery terminals, make sure positive clamps are installed on positive posts (+) and negative clamps are installed on negative posts (–). Failure to connect clamps to correct posts will reverse polarity of circuitry and may cause damage to rectifier diodes in alternator, vehicle wiring, and radios (if equipped). • Do not use a hammer during installation of battery terminal. Spread battery terminal open, or damage to equipment may result. NOTE Apply a light coat of GAA grease to battery terminals after connection is made. Wipe off excess grease. Battery Clamps 1. Install two clamps (6) and (27) on two positive posts (11) with two screws (10) and (28) and nuts (8) and (33). 2. Install two clamps (4) and (25) on two negative posts (13) with two screws (3) and (35) and nuts (23) and (31). Positive Cable 1. Install clamp (37) and positive cable (5) on frame (20) with screw (36). 2. Connect wire (39) and positive cable (5) to starter solenoid (38) with nut (40). 3. Connect positive cable (5) to clamp (6) with screw (9) and nut (7). Battery-to-Battery Cable 1. Install cable (1) on positive clamp (27) with screw (29) and nut (32). 2. Install cable (1) on negative clamp (4) with screw (2) and nut (30). Ground Cable 1. Connect ground cable (26) to frame (20) with new lockwasher (22), screw (21), lockwasher (19), and nut (18). 2. Connect ground cable (26) to battery clamp (25) with screw (34) and nut (24). Ground Cable Connection 1. Install clamp (25) on negative post (13) with screw (30) and nut (23). 2. Install ground cable (26) on battery clamp (25) with screw (34) and nut (24). 3. Apply a light coat of GAA grease to battery terminals after connection is made. Wipe off excess grease.