b. Battery Service (Winterized Models). If batteries
are not installed, refer to paragraph 3-81 and install as
directed. Service as follows:
(1) Unhook two catches (fig. 3-18) and remove
cover.
(2) Remove 12 filler caps; check level of
electrolyte, add electrolyte or distilled water if necessary
to bring level to 3/8 inch above plates.
(3) Clean vent hole in caps, then install all
caps on batteries.
(4) Check that battery cables and ground cable
connections are tight on terminals and free of corrosion.
Note. A thin coating of grease on terminals will
prevent corrosion.
(5) Clean tops of batteries to remove all spilled
electrolyte or dirt.
(6) Visually inspect cables for serviceability.
Replace all defective cables.
(7) Install cover and secure with two catches.
c. Battery Service (Non-Winterized Models).
(1) Remove three wing nuts (fig. 3-19),
remove cover then place wing nuts back on screws for
safe keeping.
Figure 3-20. Windshield wiper service (winterized
(2) Remove 12 filler caps; check level of
models only).
electrolyte, add electrolyte or distilled water, if
necessary, to bring level to 3/8 inch above plates.
3-18. Cold Weather Starting Aids
(3) Clean vent holes in caps, then install all
Operator service to cold weather starting aid is limited to
caps on batteries.
replenishment of capsules in pressure primer
(4) Check that battery cable and ground cable
discharger. Refer to paragraph 2-25 for operation.
connections are tight on terminals and free of corrosion.
Note. A thin coating of grease on terminals will
3-19. Hydraulic Reservoir (Tank) Service
prevent corrosion.
a. General. Operator service to hydraulic reservoir
(5) Clean tops of batteries to remove all spilled
(tank) is to drain, refill, and to maintain constant level.
electrolyte or dirt.
(6) Visually. inspect cables for serviceability.
Replace a defective cable.
two fill plugs (2). Replace plugs after oil has been
(7) Remove wing nuts from cover holddown
replenished.
screws, install cover on battery box, then secure with
c. Draining.
three wingnuts.
(1) Close drain plugs (3, fig. 3-1).
(2) Remove the two oil lines from adapter.
3-17.
Windshield Wiper Service (Winterized
(3) Place container under drain plugs; remove
Models Only)
fill plugs; cover opening in tank to prevent dirt entering,
a. Inspection. Inspect wiper blade for defective
then open drain plugs.
rubber squeegee; arm for bend or other defect, and
(4) When oil is drained, close drain plugs, then
defective mounting hardware.
install oil lines on adapters.
b. Repair.
(5) Remove covering placed over fill holes, fill
(1) To replace arm and blade, remove cap nut
tank with required quantity of proper oil (LO 5-3810-201-
and flatwasher (fig. 3-20) and lift arm off pivot post.
12).
(2) To replace arm or blade; remove capscrew
(6) Open drain plugs and allow oil to enter
and lockwasher; separate blade from arm, then replace
lines to cylinders; add more oil in tank, if necessary,
defective blade or arm, and secure with lockwasher and
then install fill plugs.
capscrew.
(3) Install wiper arm or pivot post, then secure
with flatwasher and capnut.
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