3
LIQUIDS...................................................................................... 49
Fuel..........................................................................................................
49
Engine/Transmission Oil..........................................................................
49
Engine Coolant ........................................................................................
51
Brake Fluid...............................................................................................
51
Battery.....................................................................................................
52
BREAK-IN PERIOD ...................................................................... 53
Engine .....................................................................................................
53
10-Hour Inspection ..................................................................................
53
PRE-OPERATION CHECK ............................................................ 54
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................... 55
General ....................................................................................................
55
Initial Cold Starting ..................................................................................
55
Warm Engine Starting .............................................................................
56
Stopping the Engine ................................................................................
56
Shifting the Transmission........................................................................
56
SPECIAL PROCEDURES.............................................................. 57
Flooded Engine........................................................................................
57
Engine Overheat......................................................................................
57
Post-Operation Care ................................................................................
57
Storage and Preseason Preparation ........................................................
57
MAINTENANCE CHART .............................................................. 58
Noise Emission Control System Regulation............................................
58
Emission Requirements ..........................................................................
58
MAINTENANCE .......................................................................... 61
Lubrication...............................................................................................
61
Maintenance............................................................................................
63
Fuel System ............................................................................................
65
Electrical ..................................................................................................
66
Drive Train ...............................................................................................
69
Suspension..............................................................................................
70
Tires/Wheels ...........................................................................................
71
Brake .......................................................................................................
72
Body/Frame .............................................................................................
72
CARGO AND TRANSPORTATION................................................ 73
Cargo .......................................................................................................
73
Transportation .........................................................................................
73
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................... 74
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................ 76
SI METRIC INFORMATION GUIDE ............................................... 79
CHANGE OF ADDRESS............................................................... 81
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