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MAINTENANCE
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
5
PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE
- CHECK
C&A
- CHECK & ADJUST
CL
- CLEAN
R
- REPLACE
NOTE: Some maintenance items must be serviced more frequently on vehicles used under severe driving conditions.
REMARKS
befo
re ea
ch u
s
e
DAIL
Y
25
0 miles
/4
15 kms
MONTHL
Y
750 miles/125
0 kms
QUAR
TERL
Y
1500
miles
/2
500
km
s
SEMI-ANNUAL
3000
miles
/5
000
km
s
ANNUAL
REPLACE AFTER
Tires - pressure, condition of tires and rims
Hardware - loose or missing
Overall Vehicle Condition
Batteries - state of charge, condition, loose terminals, corrosion,
hold down and hardware
CL
CL
CL
Batteries* - check electrolyte level, fill after charging if required (if
plates are exposed before charging add only enough water to
cover any exposed plates and fill after charging)
C&A C&A C&A C&A
Brakes - check fluid level in master cylinder
3000 mi/5000 km
Brakes - smooth operation of pedal, stopping distance
Park Brake - does brake hold on a hill
C&A C&A C&A C&A
Accelerator - smooth operation
Wiring - loose connections, broken or missing insulation
Charger Receptacle - inspect and clean receptacle at each charge
CL
CL
CL
CL
Steering Assembly - excessive play, loose or missing hardware
Tie Rods - excessive play, bent rods, loose or missing hardware
Rear Axle - oil leakage, noise, loose or missing hardware
Rear Axle - drain and replace fluid
5000 mi/8000 km
Front Suspension - strut oil leakage, excessive play in hubs or king-
pins, worn bushings, loose or missing hardware
Front Wheel Alignment - unusual tire wear
C&A C&A C&A
Rear Suspension - strut oil leakage, worn bushings, loose or miss-
ing hardware
*Use only distilled or purified water that is free of contaminants to fill batteries.
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