MAINTENANCE
7-163. With the drain plug loose, flush the
system with running water.
4. Drain the system completely and
retighten the drain plug. Add the
necessary amount of ethylene glycol
based coolant and water to provide
the required protection against
freezing and corrosion.
In extremely cold climates, add the
necessary amount of ethylene glycol-
based coolant in accordance with the
instructions of the coolant
manufacturer.5. Run the engine at idle with the
radiator cap off. Slowly add
additional coolant if necessary.
6. At this point, wait until the engine
reaches normal operating temperature.
Depress the accelerator two or three
times; then add coolant if required. Be
careful not to burn yourself.
7. Install the radiator cap. Inspect all
connections for leaks and recheck the
coolant level in the reservoir.
Recheck again after a few days of
driving and add coolant as necessary.
MMSA7036
Drain plugRadiator cap
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BODY LUBRICATIONAll moving points of the body, such as
doors, hood hinges and locks, should be
lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed.
Use a non-freezing lubricant on locks
during cold weather.
Make sure the engine hood secondary
latch keeps the hood from opening when
the primary latch is released.
AIR CLEANERELEMENT REPLACEMENTA paper air cleaner filter is used. It must
be replaced when necessary, and should
not be cleaned and reused.
1. Remove the four (4) air cleaner cover
attaching clips.
2. Wipe the inside of the air cleaner
housing with a clean, damp cloth.
3. Replace the air cleaner element.
MMSA7013
WARNING
Do not use radiator coolant or
antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
Radiator coolant can severely
obscure visibility when
sprayed on the windshield
and may cause loss of
vehicle control or damage to
paint and body trim.
Windshield washer fluid
agents contain some
amounts of alcohol and can
be flammable under certain
circumstances. Do not allow
sparks or flame to contact
the washer fluid or the
washer fluid reservoir.
Damage to the vehicle or it's
occupants could occur.
Windshield washer fluid is
poisonous to humans and
animals. Do not drink and
avoid contacting windshield
washer fluid. Serious injury
or death could occur.
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