freezing
of
pipes. So bleed (or
prime),
fuel tank,
fuel
filter, etc.
4)
At
low temperature, battery capacity
goes
down, hence batteries should
be
covered with a tarpaulin sheet,
or
be
stored
in
a warm place when
not
needed.
Keep
the
specific gravity
of
battery electrolyte' above 1.25 so
as
to
prevent it
from freezing. (Refer
to
Par. 6-4, "Batteries" Chap. 3).
5)
Warm
up
the
engine well, and
never
overstrain it.
During operation, watch thermogauge and if it
gives
any
sign
of
overcooling,
put
a cover on radiator.
9 HANDLING IN THE HOT
SEASON
1)
Use
engine oil intended for summer. (Refer
to
Chap.
2,
"Engine Oil".)
2)
Keep the tension of fan belts properly adjusted
so
as
to
allow them a slack of
12mm. (Refer
to
Par.
5-3
"Tension of fan belt" Chap.
3)
Watch thermogauge, too.
When cooling water has started boiling from overheat, Don't stop the engine
at
once,
but
let it idling for a time, Waiting for water temperature
to
fall.
3) Check battery electrolyte
level
every
day
and if lower than specified, add distilled
water.
4) When the engine
is
to
be
left idle under
high
temperature for several days or longer,
store batteries
in
a cool dark place
to
prevent their self-discharge.
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