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Section IV. OPERATOR'S MAINTENANCE
operator's cab, and finally those services dealing with the
3-6. General
attachment.
Instructions in this section are published for the
information and guidance of the operator in maintaining
the 'Model M320T Truck Crane. Services are grouped
3-7. Battery Inspection and Service
within this section by physical location, starting with the
a. Inspect. Refer to Figure 3-2, and inspect
area around the engine, then those services within the
batteries for cracks, leaks, or other damage. Inspect
cables for frayed insulation, broken wires, bent or broken
lugs, or corroded terminal lugs. Clean terminals and
cable lugs of all corrosion and lubricate terminals and
lugs with a light coating of grease, type GAA, as listed in
the lubrication chart. Inspect the battery box for cracks,
breaks, corrosion, or other damage.
b. Service. Remove twelve caps and add
distilled water as required to bring the electrolyte level to
approximately 3/8 inch above battery plates. In
Figure 3-3. Radiator service.
Figure 3-2. Battery inspection and service.
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