TM 10-4320-344-24
2.15.4 Battery Box and Cover Maintenance. Model US63611HCCD-1.
This task covers:
2.15.4.1
Removal
2 .
15 . 4 . 2 I n s t a l l a t i o n
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
General Mechanic’s Automotive
Tool Kit, Appendix B, Section
III, Item 1
Material/Parts
Gloves, Appendix C, Item 11
Tags, Appendix C, Item 31
Lock Washers (TM 10-4320-344-24P)
Equipment Conditions
Pumping station shut down, TM
10-4320-344-10.
Personnel
Two people are required to lift the
storage battery.
General Safety Instructions
To prevent rolling or sliding, do not work
on equipment that is not securely
s t a b i l i z e d.
Fumes from battery acid may cause explosion,
which could result in personal injury. Keep
sparks and open flame away from battery.
B a t t e r y e l e c t r o l y t e c o n t a i n s s u l f u r i c a c i d,
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.
2.15.4.1 Removal.
a.
Remove two nuts (Figure 2-40, 1), lock washers (2), and flat washers (3).
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 battery.
b .
Remove battery box cover (4).
Remove from battery cable first. Failure to obey this warning may result
in death or personnel injury.
c .
T a g p o s i t i v e ( + ) a n d n e g a t i v e ( - ) b a t t e r y c a b l e a s s e m b l i e s ( 6 ) . L o o s en
battery cable terminals (5) and remove two battery cable assemblies (6) with
two grommets (7) from storage battery (8) and battery box (9).
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