REPLACE BATTERIES AND CABLES

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TM-55-1905-222-14 Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM-8) (ROHR and Gunderson Models) (1905-01-284-2647 AND 1905-01-284-2648) Manual

INSTALLATION

TM 55-1905-222-14

MAINTENANCE OF BATTERIES AND CABLES

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REPLACE BATTERIES AND CABLES.

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP

Tools:

Equipment Conditions:

Tool Kit, Mechanic's, Rail

Engine shut down

and Marine

Reference:

TM 9-6140-200-14

General Safety Instructions:

Disconnect all leads from

battery

terminals before replacing

REMOVAL

WARNING

Corrosive battery electrolyte contains potassium hydroxide. Wear rubber

gloves, apron, and face shield when handling leaking batteries. If potassium

hydroxide is spilled on clothing or other material, wash immediately with clean

water. If spilled on personnel, immediately flush the affected area with clean

water. Seek medical assistance. Continue flushing until medical assistance

arrives.

REMOVE BATTERIES AND CABLES.

Remove battery box cover.

Disconnect and remove the negative lead (1), then

disconnect and remove the positive lead (2) at the

batteries. Disconnect interconnecting cable (3).

Remove batteries (4) from rack.

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