TM 5-3895-385-23-2
FIELD MAINTENANCE
BITUMINOUS MATERIAL PAVING MACHINE (BMPM)
BATTERIES AND BATTERY TRAY DISCONNECT, CONNECT, REMOVAL, CLEANING, AND INSTALLATION
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and Special Tools
Equipment Conditions
General Mechanics Tool Kit (GMTK) (WP 0440, Vol
Engine off (TM 5-3895-385-10)
3, Item 64)
BATTERY DISCONNECT switch OFF (TM 5-3895-
Materials/Parts
385-10)
Lock nuts (4) (WP 0439, Vol 3, Item 52)
Engine cool
Personnel Required
Estimated Time to Complete Task
91L (2)
0.8 hr
BATTERIES REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING
Do not damage batteries. Storage batteries are filled with a liquid acid that can leak from sealed
battery when case is broken. Contact with acidic liquid can burn skin and eyes. Wear safety
goggles and chemical gloves, and avoid acid splash while handling damaged batteries. Do not
move batteries by terminals. Failure to comply may cause injury or death to personnel or damage
to equipment.