TM 10-3930-653-14&P METERS & GAUGES The  hour  meter,  coolant  temperature  gauge    and    fuel level    gauge    are  provided  to  inform  the  operator  of  the operating  condition  of  the  truck during operation. FUEL LEVEL CHECK The  fuel  level  gauge  is  provided  on  the  indicator  panel. Check that fuel level  is  sufficient for the day’s work. CAUTION Fill the fuel tank at the end of each work day;    this    practice    will    reduce        the condensation      of   moisture   within   the tank. LIGHTS & LAMPS Actuate  each light or lamp switch  to be  certain that the respective  light or lamp comes on properly. HORN BUTTON OPERATION CHECK Press the horn button to make certain the horn sounds. BRAKE PEDAL FREE TRAVEL Press the brake pedal/inching pedal to make certain that each pedal can be pressed smoothly and that it also can restore without  interference.  The brake pedal free travel is  45mm  (1.77mm)  [FG1O  to  251  or  35mm  (1.38  in.) [FG28  to  FD30]  or  30mm  (1.18  in.)  [Torque  Converter Type]; the inching pedal free travel is 2 to 5mm (0.08 to 0.2 in.). STEER HANDWHEEL FREE PLAY Check    the    steer    handwheel    for    play    and    vertical looseness.      The   normal   play   is   50   to   80mm   (2   to   3 inches) and vertical looseness is not permitted. 3-5