(a) Loosen locknut and place clamp
batteries are filled, place them in the battery
handle up or at right angle to battery terminal.
box and connect the batteries. Use the negative
battery terminal for ground connection.
(b) Remove clamps from battery ter-
minals and inspect for loose or corroded con-
Warning: Clean up any spilled electrolyte
dition. Remove corrosion and coat battery ter-
with water. Keep the electrolyte off the skin
minals and clamps with grease.
to prevent personal injury.
(c) Install clamps on battery terminals.
Tighten bushing nut to a friction-fit, between
lug and battery post.
a. General. The lubrication and servicing
unit is a self-contained unit and requires no
(d) Tighten locknut and push handle
special mounting base. Locate the unit where
down until parallel with clamp.
it will be level at all times and will receive a
c. Enclosure. Open enclosure doors for
supply of clean, dry air. Air filled with dust
adequate air circulation.
will clog the air cleaners. If the unit is placed
Warning: Do not operate the lubricating
in a confined area, and air circulation is re-
and servicing unit in an enclosed area unless
stricted, it could heat up and affect the opera-
tion. Locate the equipment so that the hose
the exhaust gases are piped to the outside.
reels and lubricant pumps are accessible.
Inhalation of exhaust fumes will result in
Block wheels so unit will not roll.
serious illness or death.
b. Batteries.
tection wrapper from the compressor air
(1) Service the batteries as instructed in
cleaner.
(2) To inspect and adjust the battery
clamp, proceed as follows
Section Il. MOVEMENT TO A NEW WORKSITE
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b. Transportation to Worksite.
(1) Attach a suitable towing vehicle to
a. General.
the trailer; connect the trailer air brakes,
(1) Release all air from air storage tank
safety chains, and electrical systems. Check
by opening air tank drain valve (44, fig. 2-3).
condition of systems for proper operation
(2) Disconnect battery cables from the
before movement.
batteries.
(2) Retract the landing gear. Secure in
(3) Lock the hose reels by applying the
the travel position. Remove the wheel chocks
reel brakes to each of the reels and properly
and stow on fender mounting bracket.
stow all tools and accessories. Close lubrication
tank covers.
(4) The lubricating and servicing unit is
self-contained and requires no disassembly for
Procedure required for reinstallation of the
movement.
equipment after movement to a new location
(5) Disconnect and drain lines and hoses.
is identical to those procedures required for
(6) Close and fasten all enclosure doors.
installation or setting up new equipment (para
(7) The unit can be carried or towed to a
2-5) .
new worksite.
Section III. CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
the operator, crew or organizational main-
2-8. General
tenance personnel sufficient information about
the various controls and instruments for
This section describes, locates, and furnishes
