Service Interval:
Every 25 Hours
Oil Type:
Type F Automatic Transmission Fluid
1. Clean the area around the transmission dip stick (A,
Figure 19).
2. Remove the dip stick (A) from the transmission and
wipe it clean.
3. Insert the dip stick into the transmission without
threading it in. Remove the dip stick and read the oil
level. The oil level should be even with the top of the
hash mark area when the transmission is cold.
Figure 19. Transmission Fluid Check
a
Check Transmission Oil level
Do not allow dirt, water, or other debris to
enter the expansion chamber or transmission.
Even a small amount of dirt can damage the
transmission
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1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative
cable first (C, Figure 20).
2. Remove the battery clamp (B) and battery. On diesel
models the battery clamp is secured with bolts to both
frame rails (D).
3. Clean the battery compartment with a solution of bak-
ing soda and water.
4. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire
brush and battery terminal cleaner until shiny.
5. Reinstall the battery in the battery compartment, and
secure with the battery clamp (B).
6. Reattach the battery cables, positive cable first (A).
7. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petro-
leum jelly or non-conducting grease.
WaRNING
When removing or installing battery cables,
disconnect the negative cable FIRST and
reconnect it laST. If not done in this order, the
positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a
tool.
Figure 20. Battery - Diesel Models
a
C
D
B
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
Not
for
Reproduction
