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TM 5-2420-222-20-2
BATTERY GROUND CABLE - CONTINUED
ACTION
LOCATION
ITEM
REMARKS
CONNECTION
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.
NOTE
Step 15 does not apply if battery ground cable or battery lead has been removed
and cleaned.
15.
Battery ground cable
Terminal clamp (2)
Using battery terminal cleaner, clean
or battery lead (1)
inside until shiny.
WARNING
Electrolyte and battery corrosion can cause injury. Wear safety goggles and
gloves. If for any reason electrolyte or battery corrosion contacts the eyes, skin, or
clothing, flush immediately with large amounts of cool water and seek medical
attention immediately.
16.
Battery (3)
Negative battery
Using battery terminal cleaner, clean
terminal (4)
until shiny.
CAUTION
Be sure to put battery ground cable or battery lead on negative terminal. Starting
engine with reversed battery polarity will damage ac generator (alternator) and
wiring.
17.
Negative battery
Terminal clamp (2)
Put on in position noted during
terminal (4)
with assembled parts
disconnection.
18.
Terminal clamp (2)
Screw (5) and
Using 1/2-inch open-end and 1/2-inch box
nut (6)
wrenches, tighten just until connection
between clamp (2) and negative battery
terminal (4) is tight.
Connection is tight enough when
clamp will not twist on terminal
using thumb and two fingers.
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