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INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1
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PREPARING STORED MACHINE FOR SERVICE
The following procedure is for chassis only. For engine
instructions, refer to your Cummins Diesel Operator's Manual.
1. Inflate the tires. Check inflation
pressure. Refer to
"SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES" in Section 9. Re-
move the blocks (if the machine was jacked up). Lower the
machine to the ground.
2. Closeboth air tank drain valves.
3. Remove the covering from the air cleaner intake pipes.
Install the air cleanerweather caps.
4. Remove the covering from the transmission breather.
5. Install fully charged batteries. Make the proper cable con-
nections.
6. Remove all covers and tapes from the openings on the
engineexhaust and crankcasebreather.
7. Fill the fuel tank with a good gradeof fuel oil.
8. Check the air cleaner.Clean, if necessary.
9. Clean the chassisgreasefrom the exposed portions of the
cylinder rods and control valve spools.
10. Check all lubricant capacities to be sure they are at the
proper levels.
11. Refer to Cummins Diesel Operator's Manual for pro-
cedure of restoring engine to service.
CAUTION: KEEP THE DOORS WIDE OPEN
OR MOVE THE MACHINE OUTSIDE THE
STORAGE
ROOM
IMMEDIATELY
TO
AVOID DANGER FROM EXHAUST GAS. DO NOT
ACCELERATE THE ENGINE RAPIDLY OR OPERATE
IT AT HIGH SPEED IMMEDIATELY AFTER START-
ING.
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12. When starting the engine, allow the engine to run at
part throttle for approximately five minutes to allow thorough
distribution of the lubricating oil. Do not place the machine
under load until normal oil pressure and temperature are
reached.
13. Operate the machine until the transmission oil reaches
normal operating temperatures.
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