TM 10-3930-653-14&P SECTION VII. Maintenance of New Vehicle 1.    General:      Your  TCM  America  Model  FG30N7(T)  is  normally  shipped  with  the  fuel  tank  drained  and  cooling  system filled with 50/50 ethylene glycol/,water.  The engine’s crankcase, enclosed gears and the hydraulic system reservoirs are filled with the applicable type/’grade of lubricant.  The truck has been completely lubricated. 2.  Inspection Upon Delivery:   For your protection, make a thorough inspection of the vehicle immediately upon delivery. Refer to Appendix E, for operator, Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services.  Notify the Transit Agent, Carrier at once of any noted deficiencies. 3.  Maintenance and Operation: a. IMPORTANT.  For new vehicles, the first engine oil change will be preformed at the first 25 hours of operation, or after on week, whichever occurs first.  Do not drain lubricants until the first required lubricant change, refer to Appendix E. b. Regardless of season, warm up engine before operating (approximately 5 minutes).  Avoid fast idling (rotation of engine  at  high  speed  without  load,  especially  when  engine  is  cold.    Avoid  jerky  starts,  extreme  turns  and  undue  hard braking. B-30