Frelander 2. Manual — part 723

Maintenance

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Capacities

The quoted capacities are approximate and
provided as a guide only. All oil levels must be
checked using the dipstick or level plugs as
applicable.

Item

Variant

Capacity

Fuel tank

Diesel vehicles

68 litres (15 gallons)

Petrol vehicles

70 litres (15.4 gallons)

Engine oil refill and filter change

Diesel vehicles

5.86 litres (10.31 pints)

Petrol vehicles

7.7 litres (13.55 pints)

Engine oil MIN to MAX on

dipstick

Diesel vehicles

1.5 litres (2.64 pints)

Petrol vehicles

0.8 litres (1.4 pints)

Manual gearbox

All vehicles

2.0 litres (3.52 pints)

Automatic gearbox

All vehicles

7 litres (12.32 pints)

Power transfer unit

All vehicles

0.75 litres (1.32 pints)

Rear differential

All vehicles

0.7 litres (1.23 pints)

Rear differential coupling unit

All vehicles

0.65 litres (1.14 pints)

Washer reservoir

With headlamp wash

5.8 litres (10.2 pints)

Washer reservoir

Without headlamp wash

3.1 litres (5.45 pints)

Cooling system (fill from dry)

All vehicles

8.0 litres (14.07 pints)

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Vehicle battery

BATTERY WARNING SYMBOLS

Do not allow any naked flames, or
other sources of ignition near the
battery as the battery may emit

explosive gasses.

Ensure that when working near, or
handling the battery, suitable eye
protection is worn. This will reduce

the risk of eye damage caused by acid
splashes.

To prevent risk of injury, do not allow
children near the battery.

Be aware that the battery may emit
explosive gasses.

The battery contains acid which is
extremely corrosive, and toxic.

BATTERY CARE

WARNINGS

Do not allow the battery electrolyte
(fluid) come into contact with your skin

or eyes. It is both corrosive and toxic, and the
resulting injuries can be severe. If any
electrolyte does come into contact with your
skin or eyes, immediately rinse the affected
area with clean, cold water. Immediate medical
advice will be required.

If battery electrolyte comes into contact
with your skin and/or clothes you

should remove the affected clothing and flush
the skin with copious amounts of water. Seek
medical assistance immediately.

If battery electrolyte comes into contact
with your eyes, flush with copious

amounts of clean cold water. Seek medical
assistance immediately, and continue to flush
with water.

If swallowed, battery electrolyte can be
fatal. If electrolyte is swallowed seek

medical assistance immediately.

Do not connect any 12 volt equipment
directly to the battery terminals. Doing

so may cause a spark, which can result in an
explosion.

The cell plugs and vent pipe must be in
place at all times when the battery is

connected to the vehicle. Ensure that the vent
pipe is clear of obstructions and not kinked.
Failure to do so may cause a pressure build up
in the battery, resulting in an explosion.

Do not expose the battery to a naked
flame or spark as the battery produces

explosive, flammable gas.

Never jump start (boost) or charge, a
frozen battery. Doing so can result in an

explosion.

Vehicle battery

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Your vehicle is fitted with a low maintenance
battery.

In hot climates more frequent checks of the
battery electrolyte level and condition are
required. If necessary, the battery cells can be
topped up using distilled water.

1. Press the clips to release the back of the

cover.

2. Slide the cover forward, and lift it off.

3. Disconnect the vent tube.

4. Prise up the inner cover using a screw

driver blade or similar blunt implement.
Run the screwdriver forward to release the
inner cover edge.

5. Slide the inner cover out under the battery

cable.

Remove all metal jewellery before
working on, or near, the battery, and

never allow metal tools or vehicle components
to come into contact with the battery
terminals. Metal objects can cause sparks,
and/or short circuits, resulting in an explosion.

Do not allow the battery posts or
terminals to come into contact with

your skin. They contain lead, and lead
compounds which are toxic. Always wash
your hands thoroughly after handling the
battery.

CAUTION

Do not allow battery electrolyte to come
into contact with fabrics or painted

surfaces. If battery electrolyte comes into
contact with any surface, the surface should
be washed down immediately with copious
amounts of clean water. Battery electrolyte is
both corrosive and toxic, and can damage a
wide range of materials if left.

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USING BOOSTER CABLES

Note: Before connecting booster cables ensure
that the battery connections on the disabled
vehicle are correct, and that all electrical
equipment has been switched off.

1. Connect one end of the positive booster

cable to the positive terminal on the donor
vehicle's battery.

2. Connect the other end of the positive

booster cable to the positive terminal on
the disabled vehicle's battery.

3. Connect one end of the negative booster

cable to the negative terminal on the donor
vehicle's battery.

4. Connect the other end of the negative

booster cable to a suitable earth point on
the disabled vehicle. The earth point
should be at least 0.5 metres (20 inches)
away from the battery, and as far as
possible from any fuel or brake pipes.
• Check that all cables are clear of any

moving components, and that all four
connections are secure.

5. Start the engine of the donor vehicle, and

allow it to idle for a few minutes.

6. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.

7. Allow both vehicles to idle for two minutes.

8. Switch off the donor vehicle.

Disconnecting the cables

Note: Do not switch any electrical equipment
on until after the cables have been
disconnected.

The engine should be running on the
previously disabled vehicle, and the engine
switched off on the donor vehicle. Disconnect
the booster cables in the exact reverse order of
that used for connection.

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WARNING

To avoid serious injury use extreme
caution when removing the booster

cables as the engine will be running on the
previously disabled vehicle. This means that
you will be working close to components
which are moving at high speed, carry high
voltage, or may be hot.