allen AR16, Operations & Parts Manual

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Wheels & Tires
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For machines that do not have SuperFlex filled tires, inspect
DAILY
for correct tire
pressure (check cold).
• Inflate front tires to 50 PSI
• Inflate rear tires to 50 PSI
INFLATE TIRES WITH CARE. AVOID POSITIONING YOUR BODY WHERE IT
CAN BE INJURED BY AN EXPLODING TIRE.
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Inspect daily all wheels/tires for structural damages, tears, rips, bent wheels, etc.
Repair or replace any damaged parts immediately.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS BUGGY WITH ANY DAMAGED AND/OR UNDER
INFLATED TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.
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Inspect lug nut torque DAILY .
Tighten all loose lug nuts to 65 ft. lbs. of torque. If lug nuts must be removed, before nut
removal clean threads on studs with wire brush and spray with WD-40 type lubricant.
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Castle nuts that hold drive wheel hubs to drive motor shafts must be torqued to 125 ft.
lbs.
If cotter pin does not mate to hole in the shaft, tighten castle nut until cotter pin can
be inserted in the next slot in the castle nut and through the hole in the shaft. Install a
NEW
cotter pin. Do not reuse cotter pin.
Speed Control System
Inspect speed control cable DAILY . This cable connects the speed control lever to the
hydrostatic transmission. With all linkage fully assembled cable travel should be smooth
and easy. Approximately 15 lbs. of pressure should be required to depress the speed
control lever at the handlebar. Cable should be free of cuts, kinks, binds and sharp bends.
Rubber seals to prevent entry of contamination should be intact at both cable ends.
Due to the critical nature of this part, replacement is recommended every 24 months or sooner in
extreme conditions
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Inspect speed control return spring DAILY . This spring is mounted on the transmission
shift bar and allows the speed control lever to return automatically when released. Spring
tension should be sufficient to allow the speed control lever to snap back briskly when it
is released. Broken, damaged, or deformed springs must be replaced immediately. Note:
never bend, otherwise modify, or attempt to repair spring. ALWAYS REPLACE.
Due to the critical nature of this part, replacement is recommended every 24 months or sooner for
severe service.
3.8 - Maintenance, continued
SECTION 3
SERVICE
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