Figure 3-2. Engine air cleaner, service and replacement

Figure 3-2. Engine air cleaner, service and replacement

filler caps are tight to prevent any of the solution

3-11. Battery and Cable Service

from entering the cells.

a. Refer to paragraph 3-9 and remove seat from

e. When foaming stops, flush battery and cable

truck.

terminals with clean, fresh water.

b. Remove caps to check level of fluid in battery.

f. Replace damaged or frayed cables.

Fill to 3/8-inch above plates if necessary.

g. Check condition of battery using a hydrometer.

c. Refer to figure 3-3 and disconnect cables.

If specific gravity reading is 1.225 or lower, recharge

battery. A fully charged battery should read 1.265 to

Caution: Always disconnect battery ground

1.290 specific gravity.

cable (negative side) first.

h. Refer to figure 3-3 and install battery cables.

d. Clean top of battery, posts, and cable terminals

Connect ground cable (negative) last.

with a solution of baking soda and water. Make sure

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