OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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Read all of manual to become familiar with vehicle. Pay attention to all NOTICES, CAUTIONS, WARNINGS and DANGERS.
PARK BRAKE
Check for bent/binding linkage rod
Check for damage or wear to latch arm or catch bracket
Lubricate as required, use light oil. DO NOT LUBRICATE CABLES OR BRAKE
LATCH
REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS
Check for oil leakage, loose mounting hardware
ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Check coil/spark plug wires for cracks/loose connections
FUEL SYSTEM
Check for leaks at tank, cap, system lines, filters, pump, carburetor
Check system lines for cracks/deterioration
THROTTLE/GOVERNOR LINKAGE
Check operation and governed speed
HARDWARE AND FASTENERS
Check for loose or missing hardware and components
Tighten or replace missing hardware
SEMI-ANNUAL - 125 HOURS
(includes items listed in previous tables & the following)
BATTERY
Clean battery & terminals
Check charge condition and all connections
DIRECTION SELECTOR
Check for wear and smooth movement (lubricate shaft with light oil if required)
KING PINS
Check for excessive play and tightness of retaining nuts
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Lubricate, use wheel bearing grease
Check bellows and pinion seal for damage or grease leakage
RACK END BALL JOINT
Lubricate, use wheel bearing grease
REAR AXLE
Check for unusual noise and loose or missing mounting hardware
AIR FILTER ELEMENT
Check filter element, clean/replace as required
OIL FILTER
Replace (at oil change)
ENGINE OIL
Replace with SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 that meets or exceeds SF, SG, CC oil,
DO NOT OVERFILL
DRIVE BELT
Check for cracks, fraying and excessive wear
ANNUAL - 250-300 HOURS
(includes items listed in previous tables & the following)
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
Check and adjust as required, see Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
REAR AXLE
Check lubricant, add lubricant (Ref Fig. 43 on page 26) as required
SERVICE BRAKES
Clean and adjust, see Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
Check brake shoe linings, see Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
FUEL FILTER
Replace
SPARK PLUG
Replace, gap new plug (Ref. Capacities and Replacement Parts on page 27)
MUFFLER/EXHAUST
Check mounting hardware; check for leaks at head and muffler gaskets
VALVES
Check cold (intake/exhaust) per Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
500 HOURS
(includes items listed in previous tables & the following)
CARBURETOR
Clean
CYLINDER HEAD AND PISTON
Remove carbon from cylinder head and piston
Check valve seats for carbon buildup and clean as required
Fig. 27 Periodic Service Schedule