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 0127 00 0127 00-1 FIELD MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL) BATTERY AND BATTERY BOX REPLACEMENT AND SERVICING BATTERY AND BATTERY BOX REMOVAL, BATTERY BOX SUPPORT REMOVAL, BATTERY AND BATTERY BOX SERVICING, BATTERY BOX SUPPORT INSTALLATION, AND BATTERY AND BATTERY BOX INSTALLATION INITIAL SETUP: Applicable Models All Personnel Required Two Materials/Parts Two locknuts (item 155, WP 0470 00) Four locknuts (item 129, WP 0470 00) Five locknuts (item 145, WP 0470 00) Materials/Parts (Contd) Four lockwashers (item 195, WP 0470 00) Two spring washers (item 366, WP 0470 00) References TM 9-6140-200-14 Equipment Condition Parking brake set and wheels chocked (TM 9-2320-361-10). Battery clamps removed (WP 0126 00). 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.