TM 5-6115-275-14NAVFAC P-8-615-14TO 35C2-3-452-1SECTION X. MAINTENANCE OF THE BATTERY AND CABLES4-27.Cablesa.Removal. Refer to figure 4-57 and removethe cables.b.Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair.(1)Clean all corrosion off of cables with awire brush.(2)Clean the terminal stud with a cleandry cloth.(3)Inspect the cables for fraying andbreaks. Replace all damaged cables.(4)Inspect the terminal stud for cracksand breaks. Replace if damaged.c.Installation. Refer to figure 4-57 and installthe cables.428.Batterya.Removal Refer to figure 4-58 and remove thebattery.NOTEThe 6TN and 6TL batteries can bemixed or matched. However,maintenance-free batteries cannot bemixed or matched with militarybatteries. The 6TN and or the 6TLbatteries will perform properly in hotweather as long as electrolyte levelsare carefully monitored. If theelectrolyte expands and causes thelevel to rise, some fluid must beremoved. If the level becomes toolow due to evaporation, distilledwater may be used to obtain theproper level. A good grade ofdrinking water (excluding mineralwaters) may be used if distilled wateris not available.Electrolyte (NSNs 68104)0-249-9354and 681040-843-1640) have a specificgravity of 1.280 and should be usedin these batteries. Do NOT adjust theelectrolyte in wet batteries to a lowerspecific gravity.Figure 4-57. Battery and starter cables, removal and installation* U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1991 554-123/200794-66 Change 8
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