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A smart charger like the NOCO battery charger can monitor and charge each cell to its best ability. Each battery needs to be in its best shape when put into service. Same type, same chemistry, hopefully same date code, same manufacturer. When being charged at 24v in series, you lose some...
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NOTE;
Always fully charge batteries by themselves on a regular plug in charger. (Use your NOCO on each battery first)
The Pulsetech solar charger works better when the batteries are in top condition, and maintains them there.
NOTE #2;
Because the system is 24 volts, always use matched...
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After cleaning any fuel tank... with some type of cleaner (purple power, simple green etc..)
Whatever product you want to use.
The final rinse should be with 90% Isopropyl Alcohol. That way it displaces any water, and evaporates.
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After replacing the fuel catridge and the fuel/water filter, turn to prime and run for a long, long time. The fuel system is self bleeding because of the fuel return line. It just takes a while to fill up the filters and such.
Good clean diesel with a double dose of additive will not...
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Do NOT use ATF fluid in your unit just yet. If your unit was reset, and does not have tons of hours on it. It probably is not junked up. I say change the oil because oil breaks down after years of sitting after it has been used, heated, cooled, and heated and cooled. You said it was reset...
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I second what 155mm said. It would be different if it used 12 gallons of oil.
Cold long drain all fluids. Remove all filters, (oil, fuel/water spin-on, fuel canister) On the fuel canister, make sure the little cup lip is on the little gasket.
drain the fuel tank, clean the fuel tank...
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