CHAPTER 4. ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

CHAPTER 4

ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Section I. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF EQUIPMENT

conditions. Normally, water that is suitable for drinking

4-1. General

is suitable for use in the radiator.

Inspection of the received equipment is described

in paragraph 2-1. Service the received equipment as

b. Check the oil level in the engine crankcase,

directed in paragraph 4-2 before putting it into operation.

using the dipstick (8, fig. 4-26). Add oil if the level is

4-2. Servicing

near the low mark on the dipstick.

a. Check the engine coolant. Make sure the

c. Remove the cover from the battery box (fig. 1-

radiator is filled to the required level and that there is

2). Check that the batteries are properly connected as

sufficient antifreeze for the required operating

shown in figure 4-1. Install the electrolyte in the

batteries as follows:

Cap

Interconnecting cable

Seal

Battery cable

12-volt storage battery

Negative battery terminal

Positive battery terminal

Ground cable

Figure 4-1. Battery box with batteries installed.

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