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TM 5-2420-222-20-2
BATTERY GROUND CABLE - CONTINUED
ACTION
LOCATION
ITEM
REMARKS
REMOVAL
WARNING
Do not smoke, use open flame, or allow sparks near batteries. The mixture of oxygen and
hydrogen gases released from batteries is highly flammable and can explode causing serious
injury or death.
3.
Terminal (1), clamp
Screw (5) and
a.
Using 9/16-inch, 3/8-inch drive
(2), pedal stop (3),
lockwasher (6)
socket and ratchet handle, unscrew
and gear assembly
and take out.
cover (4)
b.
Get rid of lockwasher (6).
4.
Clamp (2)
Terminal (1) with
Note position for proper placement during
assembled battery
installation and take off.
ground cable or
battery lead (7)
DISASSEMBLY
5.
Terminal clamp (8)
Screw (9) and
Unscrew and take apart.
nut (10)
CLEANING
NOTE
For more information on how to clean parts, go to General Maintenance Instructions (page 2-137).
WARNING
Electrical parts solvent cleaning compound (trichlorotrifluoroethane) is flammable, and reacts
violently with aluminum, titanium, barium, lithium, samarium, and sodium potassium. Cleaning
compound fumes displace air and it may be carcinogenic. Boiling point is 1140F (460C). Do not
wear jewelry. Wear rubber gloves and use only in well ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin,
eyes, and clothes and do not breathe vapors. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat. If
you become dizzy while using cleaning compound, get fresh air immediately and get medical aid.
If contact with eyes is made, wash your eyes with water and get medical aid immediately.
6.
Battery ground cable
a.
Using clean rags dampened with solvent
or battery lead (7)
cleaning compound, wipe clean.
b.
Using clean, dry rags, wipe dry.
c.
Using battery terminal cleaner, clean
inside of terminal clamp (8) until
shiny.
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