TM5-3810-305-10
Section II
Initial Adjustments and Control Settings
Checks and lnspections
The following items should be checked each day
before start-up and start of operations. Check all
fluid levels with vehicle parked on level ground.
Cooling system is pressurized.
Use extreme caution and proper
protection when removing
radiator cap after operating
temperature is reached. When
removing cap, loosen it slowly to
the left, then pause a moment.
Steam and hot gases will be
escaping through the radiator
cap; avoid being burned by these
gases. Continue to turn cap until
it can be removed. Failure to
follow this procedure could cause
SERIOUS INJURY.
Coolant - Check to be sure level is near top of
radiator tank. Check through inspection hole in
hood.
General Condition - Inspect vehicle in general
for wear, leakage and damage.
Leakage - Make a ground check
vehicle for signs of leaks.
CAUTION
below the
Never operate engine with oil
level below the ADD 1 QT mark
or above the FULL mark. Fail-
ure to follow this procedure
could cause damage to equip-
ment.
Engine Oil - The level should be indicated on
the dipstick (Figure 4-15). Oil level should be
checked when engine is cold.
Transmission Oil - Check transmission oil level
dipstick with engine running and transmission in
neutral. Check at a transmission operating
temperature of 160 to 190 degreesF(71 to 88
degrees C). Insure that oil is at FULL line
indicated on dipstick.
Hydraulic System - Check hoses, tubes, compo-
nents, reservoir dipstick, valves, pumps, motors,
connections, cylinder mounting bushings and
pins. The system level, with all cylinders re-
tracted in travel mode, should be at FULL mark
on dipstick located on reservoir fill cap.
Lubrication - Perform daily lubrications as
shown in lubrication chart (refer to Appendix B).
Diesel fuel and other combustible
materials are used in the opera-
tion and maintenance of this
equipment. Do not smoke or
allow open flames in areas where
combustible materials are stored
or used. Failure to follow this
procedure could cause DEATH
or serious injury.
Fuel/Water Separator - Drain water from fuel/
water separator, mounted on outer fuel filter.
Fuel - Check fuel gauge. Engine fuel should be
adequate for sustained operations. When adding
fuel use ASTM NO. 2 or 2D climatized Diesel
Fuel.
FULL
Figure 4-15. Engine, Oil Level
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