TM 10-8145-222-23
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REPLACE
Remove
WARNING
The battery contains sulfuric acid that can cause blindness and severe burns. Use
extreme care when performing maintenance on or around the battery. Use protective
clothing and face shield while performing maintenance on the battery. If battery acid
gets on your skin, rinse it off with water immediately. If battery acid gets in your eyes,
flush your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention.
Gasses that may be emitted from the battery are explosive. Never perform
maintenance on a battery when near sparks, open flame, or while smoking.
1. Loosen and remove two lock nuts (Figure 4, Item 7) and two flat washers (Figure 4, Item 8) securing two
L-bolts (Figure 4, Item 9) to battery box clamp (Figure 4, Item 10).
2. Remove two L-bolts (Figure 4, Item 9) from battery box clamp (Figure 4, Item 10) and battery pan (Figure 4,
Item 3).
3. Remove battery box clamp (Figure 4, Item 10).
4. Remove battery box cover (Figure 4, Item 6).
WARNING
The battery contains sulfuric acid that can cause blindness and severe burns. Use
extreme care when performing maintenance on or around the battery. Use protective
clothing and face shield while performing maintenance on the battery. If battery acid
gets on your skin, rinse it off with water immediately. If battery acid gets in your eyes,
flush your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention.
Gasses that may be emitted from the battery are explosive. Never perform
maintenance on a battery when near sparks, open flame, or while smoking.
Storage batteries contain a high current potential and can explode if short circuited.
Never allow any metal to cross between the battery terminals or between the positive
terminal and any part of the MTRCS frame. Personal injury could result.
5. Disconnect negative (-) lead (Figure 4, Item 5) from battery (Figure 4, Item 1).
6. Disconnect positive (+) battery lead (Figure 4, Item 4) from battery (Figure 4, Item 1).
7. Remove battery (Figure 4, Item 1) from battery box (Figure 4, Item 2).
8. Dispose of battery (Figure 4, Item 1) in accordance with SOP.
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