TM 9-4310-397-14
4-49. BATTERIES TESTING AND REPLACEMENT.
This task covers:
a.
Removal
b.
Testing
c.
Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
Equipment Conditions:
General Mechanics Tool Kit
Roadside doors open.
Item 1, Section III, Appendix B
a.
Removal.
(1)
Unclip latches Figure 4-46,1) and remove box cover (2).
(2)
Loosen three nuts (3) from L bolts (4) and remove hold down battery bracket (5).
(3)
Remove battery shields (6) from battery cables (7).
WARNING
Battery can explode and cause injury to personnel if grounded negative (-) battery clamp is
not removed first and replaced last.
(4)
Using the diagram, disconnect the negative ground terminal and the negative slave receptacle terminal.
(5)
Disconnect the positive terminals from the batteries.
WARNING
Battery can explode and cause injury to personnel and equipment if battery is dropped or
punctured. Do not lift battery by terminals.
(6)
Carefully lift each battery (8) out.
(7)
Store batteries in a heated area.
(8)
If battery cables (7) or battery box is to be replaced remove bolts (9), lock washers (10), and nut (11) and
remove cables (7).
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