American Sportworks Utility Vehicl, Operator'S Manual

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American SportWorks Utility Vehicle
Shifter Trouble Shooting
Notice: Always check transmission oil level. Dip a clean screwdriver straight down in the fill hole
to the bottom of the gear case. There should be about 2 ½ inches of oil on the screw diver. If oil
needs to be added, use SAE 30 motor oil. See Page 19 for Instructions
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Engine will not turn over when key is turned to start. – This vehicle is equipped with a safety
switch that only allows starting in neutral.
Go to Neutral switch diagnostic procedure .
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Gears grind when going into a gear or vehicle stays in gear when shifted to neutral. –
Cables need to be lubricated or adjusted.
Go to
Cable adjustment procedure
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Neutral switch diagnostic procedure
If starter does not engage when shift lever is in neutral:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn and hold the key to start. – “Jiggle” the shift lever in the neutral slot. If the starter
engages, release the key and call American SportWorks Customer service to order a
neutral switch shim kit.
3. If the starter did not engage in step 2, turn and hold the key to start – slowly move the shift
lever from neutral to reverse – if the starter engages, release the key. Repeat, moving the
shift lever from neutral to forward.
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If the starter did engage, go to Cable adjustment procedure section.
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If the starter did not engage call Customer Service at 1-866-646-5278.
Cable adjustment procedure
Stiff or sticking cables can cause the vehicle to not shift properly and it may affect starting since the
vehicle must go to neutral to start. Before attempting to adjust the cables there are several steps
that can be taken to insure the cables are operating properly.
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Lubricate the cables. Behind the dash board there are two cables attached to the gear
selector lever. Slide the rubber dust caps up the cable. Drip or spray penetrating oil into
the cable housing while working the lever. Do this several times as the oil soaks into the
housing. Test the vehicle. If this did not help move to the next step.
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Remove the center console (with cup holders). Find the shifter cables and cut the plastic
ties that fasten them to the frame tube. Over tight cable ties can cause the cable to bind.
Replace cable ties but leave them loose so that the cable can move in them. Test the
vehicle. If it is still not performing correctly, move to the adjustment procedures that follow.