Ford TRADER Workshop Manual page 315

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ENGINE TUNE-UP
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ENGINE TUNE-UP
BASIC INSPECTION
Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level and condition with the level gauge.
Add or change oil if necessary.
Coolant
Warning
• Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is
hot.
• Wrap a thick cloth around the cap while carefully
removing it.
Verify that the coolant level is near the radiator inlet port, and
that the level in the reservoir is between the FULL and LOW
marks. Add coolant as necessary.
Battery
1 . Check for corrosion on the terminals and for loose cable
connections.
2. Check the electrolyte level.
If the level is low, add distilled water to the
~'UPPER
LEV-
EL" mark.
3. Check the specific gravity with a hydrometer. If the specif-
ic gravity reading is 1_23 or less, charge the battery.
(Refer to Section G.) .
Air Cleaner
Visually check the air cleaner element for excessive dirt, dam-
age or oil. Clean with compressed air if necessary.