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Vehicle Storage
Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are
not careful. See Jump Starting on
page 10-74 for tips on working
around a battery without
getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the
black, negative ( ) cable from the
battery to keep the battery from
running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the
black, negative ( ) cable from the
battery or use a battery trickle
charger.
Rear Axle
When to Check Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule
on page 11-3 to determine how
often to check the lubricant.
How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the
vehicle should be on a level
surface.
The proper level for the 2500 and
3500 Series is from 0 to 6 mm
(1/4 in) below the bottom of the fill
plug hole. Add only enough fluid to
reach the proper level.
Vehicle Care
What to Use
Refer to Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11-11 to
determine what kind of lubricant
to use.
Noise Control System
The following information relates to
compliance with federal noise
emission standards for vehicles with
a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) of more than 4 536 kg
(10,000 lbs). The Maintenance
Schedule provides information on
maintaining the noise control system
to minimize degradation of the noise
emission control system during the
life of the vehicle. The noise control
system warranty is given in the
vehicle warranty booklet.
These standards apply only to
vehicles sold in the United States.
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