TM 9-6140-200-14
CAUTION
To prevent damage to equipment, make sure that the
positive (+) and negative (-) connections (polarity) of
the battery are correct. Starting the engine with these
battery connections reversed will damage the rectifier
diodes and engine wiring harness beyond repair. On
equipment with transistorized radios, damage to the
radio may occur, if the radio is turned on with battery
polarity reversed.
NOTE
In order to fit positive (+) battery post, the opening of the
positive (+) cable is 1/16 inch larger than the opening of the
negative (-) cable clamp.
(e) Before connecting the battery cables, check position (+) and negative (-)
connections of cables.
(f) Install battery terminal lug cover (Appendix C, Item 5) on positive (+)
battery terminal. (See Figure 3-13).
Figure 3-13
CAUTION
To prevent damage to battery or clamps, do not
hammer cable clamps on battery posts. This can
cause serious damage to battery cover or battery
post connections inside the battery. Spread cable
clamps if they are too tight to fit.
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