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Preliminary Service and Adjustment.
(1)
Batteries.
(a)
Cut nylon strapping securing battery to frame.
(b)
Remove battery vent caps.
WARNING
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which can cause severe burns. Always dilute
electrolyte with water. Never pour water into electrolyte as high temperatures will be generated
and splashing of the electrolyte may result. If electrolyte comes in contact with skin or clothing,
rinse immediately with clear water.
NOTE
Batteries are shipped dry charged. Electrolyte must be requisitioned separately.
(c)
Fill battery cells to the slots in filler wells with electrolyte and install the vent caps. Make sure that the
vent holes in the caps are open.
(d)
Cut nylon strapping securing battery cables to frame.
(e)
Connect battery cables.
(f)
Apply an approved corrosion preventive compound to battery posts and cable terminals.
NOTE
If compressor unit is not to be operated within 12 hours, batteries must be charged.
(g)
After 30 minutes, check electrolyte levels. Add electrolyte as required.
(2)
Fuel. A preservative is normally added to the fuel in the fuel tank before shipment. The fuel tank and fuel
line must be drained of this mixture.
(a)
Remove the fuel cap from the fuel tank and look into fuel tank to determine the amount of mixture in
tank.
(b)
Obtain a container large enough to accept the fuel from the tank.
(c)
Disconnect the fuel line at the fuel pump and let mixture drain into container.
(d)
Reconnect fuel line, add fuel to tank (enough to fill container), disconnect fuel line from fuel pump and
drain fuel into container.
(e)
Reconnect fuel line and fill fuel tank.
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