cal components free of ice and moisture. Do not
hoses during cold weather. Rubber hoses will
disturb the wiring as it becomes brittle with
become brittle in extreme cold and break with
extreme cold. See that batteries are fully
excessive handling.
charged at all times. Table 2-4 gives the elec-
c. Keep fuel tank as full as possible at all
trolyte freezing point for various battery
times to prevent condensation. Any water that
conditions.
forms in fuel tank will be carried to the fuel
Caution: Operate the engine for one hour
filter. It may be necessary to drain the fuel
after adding water to the batteries to allow
filter more frequently than under normal con-
the water to mix with the electrolyte and pre-
ditions.
vent freezing.
d. Before starting engine, wipe the electri-
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