TM 10-4320-344-242.15.2 Battery BoxandCoverMaintenance,Model609-A.This task covers:2.15.2.1 Removal2 .15 . 2 . 2 I n s t a l l a t i o nINITIALSETUPToolsGeneral Safety InstructionsGeneral Mechanic’s AutomotiveTo prevent rolling or sliding, do not workTool Kit, Appendix B, Sectionon equipment that is not securelyIII, Item 1s t a b i l i z e d.Material/PartsGloves,Appendix C, Item 11Tags, Appendix C, Item 31Lock Washer (TM 10-4320-344-24P)Equiptxnent ConditionsPumping station shut down, TM10-4320-344-10.PersonnelTwo people are required to liftthe storage battery.Fumes from battery acid may cause explosion,which could result in personal injury. Keepsparks and open flame away from battery.Battery electrolyte contains sulfruric acid,which can cause severe burns. Ifelectrolyte should contact skin or clothing,rinse immediately with clean water and seekmedical attention.Do not work on equipment without followingstandard shop safety precautions.2.15.2.1 Removal.a .Remove two nuts (Figure 2-38, 1), lock washers (2), four flat washers (3), andtwo screws (4).Discard lock washers (2).Fumes from battery acid may cause explosion, which could result in personali n j u r y .Keep sparks and open flame away from storage battery.b .Remove cover (5).Remove negative battery cable first. Failure to obey this warning may result indeath or personnel injury.c .Tag positive (+) and negative (-) battery cables (6). Loosen battery cableterminals (7) and remove from storage battery (8).2-108
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