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TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL
TM 5-4210-230-14&P-1
IMPORTANT
If smoke or dense vapor comes from the battery,
shut off the charger and reject the battery. If violent
gassing or spewing of electrolyte occurs, reduce or
temporarily halt the charging.
If the engine does not crank satisfactorily when a recharged
battery is installed, load test the battery as outlined under
TESTING. If the battery passes the "Load Test", the vehicle's
fuel, ignition, cranking and charging systems should be
checked to locate and correct the problem. If it does not pass
the load test, the battery should be replaced.
When an engine does not crank satisfactorily with a battery
which was not recharged before installation, recharge the
battery and subject it to the load test. If the battery fails,
replace it; if it tests satisfactorily and the engine still does not
crank satisfactorily check the vehicle systems mentioned
above to locate and correct the problem.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
1.
Make
sure
all
electrical
loads
(lights,
ignition,
accessories) are turned "OFF".
2.
Remove battery cover (where used).
3.
Note locations of battery positive and negative
terminals
in
relation
to
surrounding
vehicle
components. Battery must be installed in the same
position.
4.
Loosen battery hold-down hardware and remove
battery from carrier tray.
5.
Inspect battery cables and replace if necessary.
Clean cable connector terminals wit. a wire brush.
Clean and tighten battery cable ground, starter relay
and starter connections.
6.
Inspect battery hold-down hardware and battery tray.
Replace worn or damaged parts. Remove corrosion
with a wire brush and/or wash with a weak solution of
baking soda and water. Rinse and dry. Repaint parts
if needed to prevent rusting.
Make sure no foreign objects such as stones, bolts,
nuts, etc., which could damage battery are left in
battery tray.
INSTALLATION
When replacing the battery, make sure that battery to be
installed has sufficient capacity to cover the electrical
requirements of the vehicle. Use of an under-capacity battery
will result in poor performance and pre-mature battery failure.
The original equipment battery can be used as a minimal
guide, but is often misleading since the vehicle owner may
have installed additional electrical accessories on the vehicle.
Be sure battery is at full charge when installed. If the battery
has been in storage for some time or if the installation is being
made in subfreezing temperatures, the battery should be
given a boost charge before being installed.
1.
Place battery in battery tray with terminals in proper
position. Battery should rest level in tray.
2.
Install battery hold-down hardware and tighten until
battery is firm and secure.
CAUTION
DO
NOT
overtighten
battery
hold-downs.
Overtightening could damage battery resulting in
early failure.
3.
Apply a light coat of terminal grease (IH part number
472141-C1) to battery and cable terminals to inhibit
corrosion.
4.
Connect battery cables to battery. Check for proper
battery polarity with respect to the vehicle. "Reversed"
polarity may cause serious damage to the electrical
system. Connect ground cable last.
Tighten terminal fasteners as follows:
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Side Terminals:
7-10 N-m (60-90 lb.in. or 5-7 lb.ft.)
Top Terminals:
13-20 N-m (10-15 lb.ft.)
Taper Post Terminals:
5.5-8 N-m (50-60 lb.in. or 4-6 lb.ft.)
IMPORTANT
New batteries must be coded to indicate month and
year of installation.
CTS-2771 Page 16
PRINTED IN UNITED STAT ES OF AMERICA
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