5. RECONNECT BATTERIES

TM 5-3895-373-20 B. INSTALL - Continued. 5. RECONNECT BATTERIES. When connecting batteries, connect positive battery cable before connecting negative battery cable. Failure to connect batteries in the proper sequence may lead to electrical shock or short circuit and result in severe personnel injury. a. Reconnect positive battery cable (6) and battery nut (4) to positive terminal of inboard battery. b. Reconnect negative battery cable (5) and battery nut (4) to negative terminal of outboard battery. Electrical insulating varnish fumes can be harmful if inhaled. Avoid prolonged exposure to fumes. If personnel become dizzy or drowsy during use, get immediate medical attention. c. Apply electrical insulating varnish to terminals to battery. d. Install rubber battery terminal caps (3) onto battery terminals. e. Install battery box covers (2) on both batteries and buckle battery box holddown straps (1). NOTE FOLLOW-ON-TASKS: Adjust fan belt tension per paragraph 2.23.1. Install engine access cover per paragraph 2.22. Install left access cover per TM 5-3895-373-10. Close rear top left access door per TM 5-3895-373-10. Close front top left access door per TM 5-3895-373-10. END OF TASK 7-11