TM 9-2510-247-13&P
BATTERY/BATTERY BOX REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL, INSTALLATION
INITIAL SETUP:
Equipment Conditions:
Materials/Parts:
Parked on level ground.
Nut, lock (2) (MS17828-4C)
Tag, marker (item 15, WP 0085)
Tools/Test Equipment:
General Safety Instructions:
Tool Kit, Mechanics General,
Remove all power to towing device prior to
NSN 5180-00-177-7033
disconnecting batteries.
BATTERY REMOVAL
WARNING
Wear safety glasses or goggles when checking batteries. Always
check electrolyte level with engine stopped. Do not smoke or use
exposed flame when checking battery; explosive gases are present
and severe injury or death to personnel can result.
Battery acid (electrolyte) is extremely harmful. Always wear safety
goggles and rubber gloves, and do not smoke when performing
maintenance on batteries. Injury will result if acid contacts skin or
eyes. Wear rubber apron to prevent clothing being damaged.
Failure to comply may result in death or injury to personnel.
Remove all jewelry such as rings, ID tags, bracelets, etc. If jewelry
contacts battery terminal, a direct short may result in instant heating
of tools, damage to equipment, and injury or death to personnel.
Battery box is not a step. Stepping on battery box can cause it to
swivel, causing injury or death to personnel.
1.
Remove four wing nuts (1) from battery box lid (2) and remove lid (2).
Figure 93. Battery Box
0050 00-1
