TM 9-2330-390-14&P
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BATTERY CABLES REPLACEMENT (Con’t).
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Remove locknut (17), fiatwasher (16), and negative (-) ground cable (14) from crankcase (1). Discard locknut.
Remove nut (6), springwasher (5), engine wiring harness lead (4), and positive (+) cable (3) from starter (2).
Discard springwasher.
Remove tie-down straps (15) from positive (+) cable (3) and negative (-) ground cable (14). Discard tie-down
straps.
Inspect battery terminals and cable end connections for dirt or corrosion. Clean in accordance with
TM 9-6140-200-14.
Always connect negative (-) ground cable to negative (-) terminal of battery LAST to
avoid a short should a tool contact cables. Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death to personnel.
Install positive (+ ) cable (3) and engine wiring harness lead (4) on starter (2) with new springwasher (5) and nut
(6).
Install negative (-) ground cable (14) on crankcase (1) with flatwasher (16) and new locknut (17).
Install positive (+) cable (3) on battery positive (+) terminal (13). Tighten nut (7).
Install negative (-) ground cable (14) on battery negative (-) terminal (11). Tighten nut (10).
Wrap positive (+) cable (3) and negative (-) ground cable (14) with new tie-down straps (15).
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Avoid overtightening of strap, which may damage strap or buckle.
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Install cover (8) on battery case (12). Fasten strap (9).
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