TM 5-2420-230-24-1
12-7. BATTERY CABLE REPLACEMENT.
This Task Covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
c. Follow-On Maintenance
INITIAL SETUP
Test Equipment
Equipment Conditions
None
TM or Para
Condition Description
Vehicle positioned on level
ground.
Tools and Special Tools
Tool kit, general mechanics, Item 38, Appendix B
Parking brake applied.
Engine shut OFF.
Battery box opened.
Materials/Parts
Tags, identification, Item 63, Appendix C
Electrical master switch OFF.
Ties, cable, Item 68, Appendix C
"Do Not Operate" tag attached
to ignition switch.
Personnel Required
Drawings Required
MOS 62B, Construction Equipment Repairer
TM 5-2420-230-24P Figure 44
References
Estimated Time to Complete Task
None
Refer to MAC in Appendix B
a. Removal.
Remove all jewelry such as rings, dog tags, bracelets, etc. If jewelry or tools contact positive electrical
circuits, a direct short may result. Damage to equipment and injury or death to personnel may occur.
NOTE
This task replaces all battery cables; use
steps as required.
Tag all wires and note their positions before
removal.
Remove negative (-) cable before removing
positive (+) cable.
Remove cable ties as necessary.
Ensure all wires are disconnected and
cleared before removal. To gain access to
cables, some components may need to be
removed.
If equipped, remove terminal covers from
battery terminals before proceeding.
If vehicle has cold weather kit, remove three
wires from positive (+) terminal in Step (1).
(1)
Remove nut (1), bolt (2), and two cables (3) and (4) from positive (+) terminal (5). Refer to Para 12-16 for removal
of cable (4) from starter motor.
(2)
Remove nut (6), bolt (7), and cable (8) from negative (-) terminal (9).
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