BATTERY - REPLACE.

TM 5-1730-245-14

4.19 BATTERY - REPLACE.

THIS TASK CONSISTS OF:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP

Tools:

Equipment Condition:

Toolkit, General Mechanics (item 5, Section m, Appendix B).

Right side panel removed.

General Safety Requirements:

WARNING

Battery acid will cause burns to unprotected skin.

Use caution when handling

battery.

a. Removal. Refer to figure 4-9.

1) Disconnect the negative (6) cable from the battery (5).

2) Disconnect positive (1) cable from the battery (5).

3) Remove the two bolts (2) and locknuts (3) holding the battery clamp plate (7) to the battery cradle (4)

Discard locknuts.

4) Remove battery clamp plate (7).

5) Lift the battery (5) out of its battery cradle (4).

b. Installation. Refer to figure 4-9.

1) Place the battery (5) in its battery cradle (4) with the positive connection towards the engine radiator.

2) Install the battery clamp plate (7) with the two bolts (2) and locknuts (3).

3) Connect the positive (1) battery cable.

4) Connect the negative battery cable (6).

Figure 4-9.

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