TM 5-3895-379-23
BATTERY MAINTENANCE- CONTINUED
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INSPECTION
NOTE
Clean top of batteries with a clean rag prior to inspection.
1.
Raise terminal covers (1) and (2) and inspect battery terminals (3) and (4) on both batteries (5) and (6), for corrosion and
looseness.
2.
Raise terminal covers (7) and (8) and inspect battery terminals (9) and (10) for corrosion and looseness.
a.
If terminals (3), (4), (9), or (10) are loose, replace battery (5) or (6), refer to Removal in this work package.
b.
If terminals (3), (4), (9), or (10) are corroded, clean terminals and coat with petrolatum.
3.
Install terminal covers (2).
4.
Inspect batteries (5) and (6) for cracks or signs of leakage. If damaged, replace batteries, refer to Removal in this work
package.
5.
Inspect battery brackets (11) for looseness. If brackets are loose, tighten nuts (12).
Lower operator platform assembly (WP 0128 00).
6.
SERVICE/TEST
Service batteries IAW TM 9-6140-200-14.
REMOVAL
NOTE
Tag and mark all wires prior to removal.
1.
Loosen nut (13) and remove cable (14) from negative (-) terminal (3) on battery (5).
2.
Loosen nut (15) and remove cable (16) from positive (+) terminal (4) on battery (6).
3.
Loosen nuts (17) and (18) and remove cable (19) from negative (-) terminal (10) on battery (6) and positive (+) terminal
(9) on battery (5).
7
13
2
17
1
15
14
18
16
9
10
6
3
5
11
19
11 12
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