TM 5-4320-306-10Section III. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES3-3. INTRODUCTIONThis section contains maintenance procedures which are the responsibility of the operator.3-4. CLEANING BATTERY CABLESWARNINGDo not smoke or use open flame or spark-producing equipment in the vicinity of battery.CAUSTIC CHEMICALS IN BATTERIESSerious injury could occur from the careless handling of storage batteries or battery electrolyte(acid). If acid is splashed on the skin, wash the affected area immediately with plenty of cleanwater. If acid is splashed in the eyes, wash immediately with plenty of clean water and get medicalattention.CAUTIONAvoid making contact across the two battery posts. This can result in severe arcing.1 Open battery box top (1).2 Use a wire brush to gently remove visible corrosion on outside of cable terminal lugs (2).3 Close battery box top.3-11
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