Piper Cherokee Six - Page 50

*PIPER
CHEROKEE
SIX
SERVICE
MANUAL
2-37.
TIRES
2-38.
SERVICING
TIRES.
The
tires
should
be
maintained
at the
pressure
specified
in
Table
II-I.
When
checking
tire
pressure,
examine
the
tires
for
wear,
cuts,
bruises
and
slippage.
Also
ascertain
that
the
tires,
tubes,
and
wheels
are properly
balanced
when
installed.
Align
the
index
mark
on
the
tire
with the
index
mark
on the
tube.
2-39.
BATTERY.
2-40.
SERVICING
BATTERY.
Servicing
of
the
battery,
which
is located
under
the
floor
panel
of
the forward
baggage
compartment,
involves
adding
distilled
water
to
maintain
electrolyte
even
with
the
horizontal
baffles,
checking
cable
connections,
and
checking
for
any
spilled
electrolyte
that
would
lead
to
corrosion.
A check
for
proper
fluid
level
and
presence
of
corrosion
should
be conducted
at intervals
of
50
hours
or
30 days,
whichever
comes
first.
When
corrosion
is found,
at each
100
hour
inspection
or
every
90
days,
the
battery
should
be
removed
from
the
box,
and
the
battery
and
box
should
be
cleaned.
Removal,
cleaning
and
charging
instructions
may
be
found
in
Section
X of
this
manual.
2-41. CLEANING.
2-42.
CLEANING
ENGINE
COMPARTMENT.
Before
cleaning
the
engine
compartment,
place
a strip
of
tape
on
the
magneto
vents
to prevent
any
solvent
from
entering
these
units.
a.
Place
a
pan
under
the
engine
to
catch
waste.
b.
With
the
engine
cowling
removed,
spray
or
brush
the
engine
with
solvent
or a
mixture
of
solvent
and
degreaser,
as
desired.
Brushing
after
spraying
may
be necessary
to
remove
heavy
grease
and
dirt
deposits.
CAUTION
Do
not
spray
solvent
into
the
alternator,
starter,
air
intake,
and
alternate
air
inlets.
c.
Allow
the
solvent
to
remain
on
the
engine
from
five
to 10
minutes,
then
rinse
the
engine
clean
with
additional
solvent
and
allow
to dry.
CAUTION
Do
not operate
engine
until
excess
solvent
has
evaporated
or
otherwise
been
removed.
d.
Remove
the
protective
covers
from
the
filter
and
magnetos.
e.
Lubricate
controls,
bearing
surfaces,
etc.,
per
Lubrication
Chart.
HANDLING
AND
SERVICING
Revised:
12/4/79
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