TM-9-2320-285-10
TRUCK TRACTOR, YARD TYPE, 43,500 LB GVW, DED, 4X2, ARMY MODEL M878A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL
JUNE 1985
TM-9-2320-285-10 - Page 102 of 121
TM 9-2320-285-10
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SERVICING (Continued)
d.
Batteries (Continued).
Checking and Filling (Continued):
(3)
Remove battery caps from all
four cells.
(4)
Be sure electrolyte level in
all batteries is above plates.
(5)
Add water if necessary.
Add
just enough water to bring
level 3/8 inch above plates.
(6)
Install battery caps.
(7)
Close battery box lid.
e.
Transmission Oil Pan.
Checking:
(1)
Start engine and run until engine operating temperature reaches 140 degrees.
Then idle engine.
(2)
Unlatch and open engine hood.
CAUTION
Do not check fluid level or add transmission fluid. until engine reaches operating temperature specified
above.
Failure to follow this procedure may result in excessively high transmission fluid level at operating
temperature.
(3)
Remove transmission fluid level dipstick.
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