Buhler 2180 User Manual
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SECTION 3 - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
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AS REQUIRED OPERATIONS
OPERATION 63
CHECK WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
LEVEL
To add fluid to the windshield washer reservoir:
1. Remove the filler cap, 1.
2. Add washer solvent until the reservoir, 2, is full.
3. Replace the filler cap.
IMPORTANT: In cold weather use a washer solvent
with anti-freeze properties.
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OPERATION 64
ADJUST THE HOOD GAS SPRINGS
The gas springs, 1, are installed at the factory in the
rear mount hole, 2. The gas springs can be installed
in the front mount hole to provide additional lift assist.
To reposition the gas spring:
1. Open the hood to the fully raised position.
CAUTION
Fully support the hood before removing either
gas spring.
2. Support the hood with a sling or prop rod to
prevent the hood from closing when a gas spring
is removed.
NOTE: Change the location of one gas spring then
change the position of the other gas spring.
3. Unscrew the pivot ball, 3, from the mount hole.
4. Position the pivot ball in the desired mount hole
and tighten to 54 N·m (40 ft.-lbs.).
5. Repeat for the other gas spring.
6. Remove the support sling or prop rod.
7. Check the operation of the gas springs.
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