MAINTENANCE
'A' MAINTENANCE CHECKS
CHECK LEAKS AND CORRECT
Check for evidence of external air, coolant or oil
leakage.
Tighten capscrews, fittings, connections or
replace gaskets as necessary to correct.
Check oil
dipstick and filler tube caps.
Fig.
2-1.
See that they are
tightened securely.
If there are indications of air leaks on suction side of
fuel pump, check for air leaks by placing ST-998 Sight
Gauge (1, Fig.
2-2) in the line between fuel filter(s) or
fuel tank and pump.
Bubbles or "milky" appearance
indicates an air leak.
Find and correct.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1.
Check oil level with dipstick oil gauge located on
the engine.
For accurate readings, oil level should not
be checked until oil has settled into pan after engine
shut-down.
Keep dipstick with the engine and oil pan
with which it was originally furnished.
Keep oil level as
near "H" (high) mark as possible.
CAUTION:
NEVER OPERATE THE ENGINE WITH OIL
LEVEL BELOW THE "L" (LOW) MARK OR ABOVE THE
"H" (HIGH)MARK.
2.
Add oil as necessary of the same quality and brand
as already in the engine.
See Section 3.