Figure 2-2. Checking Engine Oil Level

Transmission Fluid Level Check

Figure 2-3.

Checking Engine Oil Level

Figure 2-2.

2-8. Pull light switch and check to see that

g. Battery Water Level and State of Charge --

headlight and taillight are both operable.

Remove filler caps on the battery and check

Check operation of horn by depressing center

water level, which must cover plates at least

button in steering wheel.

3/8 inch. Check state of charge with a

hydrometer.

2-9. OPERATIONAL CHECK. Refer to operating

instructions in Section III and check opera-

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t i o n of tilt and lift cylinders. Check

inching and brake function. Check that park-

WARNING

ing brake will prevent truck motion with

transmission in gear and engine at full stall

X DO NOT SMOKE, WELD, OR EMPLOY ANY OPEN

speed.

X FLAME NEAR THE BATTERY, AS AN EXPLOSIVE

LUBRICATION. Check machine record or

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s e r v i c e tags for indication of last periodic

X GAS IS PRODUCED BY THE BATTERY DURING

maintenance performance. If necessary,

service the vehicle in accordance with the

X ITS OPERATION.

lubrication chart, Figure 4-1.

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2-6. SWITCHES, GAGES. AND LIGHTS. Set parking

brake and apply service brakes. Check

operation of neutral start switch by

placing direction selector in forward

or reverse position and turning ignition

switch to "START". S t a r t e r m u s t n o t e n -

gage until direction selector is returned

to "NEUTRAL" position.

2-7. Start engine and check hour-meter,

temperature gage, oil pressure gage,

ammeter, a n d f u e l l e v e l g a g e f o r p r o p e r

operation.

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