TM 10-3930-653-14&P AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL Open  the  Inspection  cover  and  remove  the  filler   cap. Inspect the level gauge to  make sure that the fluid level is   on   the   upper   mark   of   the   gauge.      Add   fluid,   if necessary. LOAD BACKREST CHECK Check  for  loose  mounting  bolts  of  the  load    backrest. Retighten  where needed. FORKS & FORK STOPPERS Check  fork  stoppers  for  correct installation and forks for bending or cracks. HEAD LIGHTS & FRONT COMBINATION LAMPS Check for dirty or damaged lens. Open   the   hood   from   the   left   side   of   the   truck   and securely support it by the hood stay. BATTERY ELECTROLYTE CHECK Check  electrolyte  level  in  the battery. The battery case is given upper and lower  level  marks to  allow  the operator to see the electrolyte level. The level should be between the two marks. CAUTION Never  allow  flame  or  sparks  near  the battery filler holes because explosive hydrogen gas may be present. ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK The    engine    oil    level    dipstick    is  located  on  the  right side of the engine.  Remove  the  oil  level dipstick, clean the rod and reinstall. Pull it out again and check the oil level.  The level should be within the mark on the dipstick. CAUTION If you check the oil level when the oil is   cold,   don’t   run   the   engine   first, The cold oil will not drain back to the pan   fast   enough   to   give   a   true   oil level. 3-3