ENGINE
TM 5-3805-258-24-2
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
REMOVE BATTERIES
WARNING
BATTERIES
1401-11
Batteries discharge highly explosive hydrogen
gas and can explode and shower you with sul-
furic acid if a spark is created near the battery.
Batteries can also cause burn injuries when a
ring or watch completes a circuit between the
positive battery post and the frame of the ma-
chine. To prevent injuries always remove all
rings and watches and wear safety glasses
while work is done on or near the batteries. Use
extra caustion not to cause sparks near the
battery. Disconnect the ground cable first and
connect it last.
NOTE: Make sure the disconnect switch is in the
“OFF” position.
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Open access panels on the rear frame.
Disconnect cable assemblies (1) from the bat-
teries.
Remove nuts (3) from the rods.
Remove plates (4) that hold batteries (2) in
place.
Use battery carriers and two people to remove
batteries (2) from the machine. The weight of
each battery is 26 kg (58 lb.).
INSTALL BATTERIES
1401-12
1. Put batteries (2) into position in the machine.
2. Install plates (1) on the batteries as shown.
3. Install nuts (4) that hold the plates in place.
4. Connect cable assemblies (3) to the batteries.
5. Close the access panels.
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