TM 10-4320-344-24
2.15.2 Battery Box and Cover Maintenance, Model 609-A.
This task covers:
2.15.2.1 Removal
2 .
15 . 2 . 2 I n s t a l l a t i o n
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
General Safety Instructions
General Mechanic’s Automotive
To prevent rolling or sliding, do not work
Tool Kit, Appendix B, Section
on equipment that is not securely
III, Item 1
s t a b i l i z e d.
Material/Parts
Gloves,
Appendix C, Item 11
Tags, Appendix C, Item 31
Lock Washer (TM 10-4320-344-24P)
Equiptxnent Conditions
Pumping station shut down, TM
10-4320-344-10.
Personnel
Two people are required to lift
the storage battery.
Fumes from battery acid may cause explosion,
which could result in personal injury. Keep
sparks and open flame away from battery.
Battery electrolyte contains sulfruric acid,
which can cause severe burns. If
electrolyte should contact skin or clothing,
rinse immediately with clean water and seek
medical attention.
Do not work on equipment without following
standard shop safety precautions.
2.15.2.1 Removal.
a .
Remove two nuts (Figure 2-38, 1), lock washers (2), four flat washers (3), and
two screws (4).
Discard lock washers (2).
Fumes from battery acid may cause explosion, which could result in personal
i 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 in
death or personnel injury.
c .
Tag positive (+) and negative (-) battery cables (6). Loosen battery cable
terminals (7) and remove from storage battery (8).
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