TM 5-4320-302-14
4-13. BATTERY CABLE ASSEMBLIES AND BATTERIES (CONT)
Location/Item
Action
Remarks
b. Lift battery box cover and remove.
Set aside, top
down, to prevent
damage to battery
supports.
WARNING
Avoid making contact across the two battery posts. This
can result in severe arcing which could cause an explosion
resulting in bodily injury.
Disconnect battery cable from ground battery post before
disconnecting any other leads from engine components.
This precaution will prevent short circuits which could
damage the alternator, voltage regulator, or other electrical
components.
When removing battery cable, use battery terminal puller to
remove loosened terminals. Forcing battery terminals off
without using puller may damage the battery posts.
Never disconnect battery while alternator is operating.
Never attempt to polarize the alternator.
2. Ground battery
Loosen terminal lug nuts. Remove from ground
cable assembly
battery posts using battery terminal puller.
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