UniCarriers FD30T3C - In Hot Weather

NOTE
When adding puried water to the battery, make
sure to add it immediately before charging or
starting the truck.
DANGER
Cautions to be taken when handling battery
Gases produced by the battery can be
explosive. Do not smoke. Do not use open
ame for inspection.
No fire. Do not smoke. Keep sparks or
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open ame away from the battery.
Keep proper electrolyte level. If the level
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is too low (below LOWER LEVEL), the
battery will build up heat, leading to an
explosion.
Have a good ventilation. Do not use or
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store batteries in a closed place or an
area where ventilation is poor.
Avoid electroshock accident. Wear rubber
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gloves when servicing and inspecting the
battery.
Sulfuric acid. The electrolyte is sulfuric
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acid and thus it might cause burns or
blindness if it comes in contact with the
skin, eye, or clothing.
If electrolyte comes in contact with your
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skin or clothing, wash it away using a
copious amount of water immediately.
If electrolyte gets into your eyes, wash
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your eyes with a copious amount of
water immediately and get medical
attention.
IN HOT WEATHER
Cooling system
CAUTION
Make sure the engine is cold before opening
or closing the radiator cap. Hot cooling water
might spout out to cause serious burns.
To get a good cooling effect, use caution not to
allow leakage of cooling water and the forming of
scale or corrosion in the cooling system.
In hot weather, the cooling system is apt to
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cause scale or corrosion. Use caution to get the
circulation of clean water at all times. The LLC
can be used for all seasons, because it has anti-
rust and anti-corrosion effect in addition to anti-
freezing effect.
A clogged radiator fin will cause an overheated
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engine. Keep the radiator fins always clean. In
addition, check for water leaks.
Check for a loose fan belt. If the fan belt is loose,
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adjust it for the specied tension.
Measures to be taken when the engine
has overheated
CAUTION
If the engine has overheated, do not open
the radiator cap. In addition, do not touch
the radiator reservoir tank. Hot steam might
spout out, causing burns.
When the engine has overheated:
1) Let the engine run at idle rpm for a while and
open the engine hood fully to get a good
ventilation.
2) After making sure the temperature of the cooling
water cools down sufficiently, shut down the
engine.
3) Open the reservoir tank and add cooling water.
4) Check for water leaks of the cooling system,
clogged radiator n, and loose fan belt.
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MEASURES AGAINST COLD OR HOT WEATHER