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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE - TASKS
•
Inspect
: Component(s) must be examined
with care. If an anomaly is noticed, the
malfunctioning component(s) must be repaired
or replaced.
•
Clean
: Component(s) must be cleaned of any
dirt, dust or contaminant liable to impair the
proper operation of the Conversion System.
• Adjust
: Component(s) must be adjusted or re-
adjusted according to the manufacturer’s
adjustment recommendations. Refer to the
relevant section of the
User Manual
.
• Lubricate
: Component(s) need to be
lubricated according to the manufacturer’s
recommendations. Refer to the relevant
section of the
User Manual
.
• Replace
: Component(s) must be replaced to
avoid serious breakage.
MAINTENANCE - SPECIFICATIONS
System
•
Visual Inspection
: Visually inspect the
System’s components to detect any defect or
anomaly that can impair its proper functioning.
•
Adjustment
: Perform or verify angle of attack
adjustment on the suspension according to the
manufacturer’s recommendations. Refer to the
Adjustments
section on page 6.
• Bolt Torque
: Check the torque of critical bolts
identified in the exploded views of the System.
Refer to the central pages of the
User Manual
.
CAUTION: Comply with the tightening torque
recommendations and use a thread locker product
if you come across a bolt that is not tightened to
the manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Chains - Adjustment:
Perform or verify
tension adjustment on the System’s drive
chains according to the manufacturer’s
recommendations. Refer to the
Adjustments
section on page 7.
• Sprockets - Wear
: Verify wear and general
condition of sprockets in chain drive
mechanism. Refer to “Wear” in the
Maintenance
section on page 19. Replace
sprockets if wear is too great.
•
Chains - Wear
: Verify wear and general
condition of chains in drive mechanism. Refer
to “Wear” in the
Maintenance
section on
page 17. Replace chains if wear is too great.
•
Chains - Lubrication
: Lubricate the System’s
primary and secondary drive chains according
to the maintenance chart. Refer to “Lubrication”
in the
Maintenance
section on
page 16
.
CAUTION: If a chain is replaced, its sprockets
should be replaced at the same time. Assembly of
new and used parts can speed up wear of the new
components installed on the drive system.
•
Brake Pads - Wear
: Verify wear on brake
pads. Refer to “Wear” in the
Maintenance
section on page 19. Replace brake pads if
wear is too great.
•
Brake - Oil Level
: With the vehicle upright and
on a level surface, check the oil level to make
sure that it is over the indicator mark on the
brake’s master cylinder sight glass. Add oil if
needed.
•
Tensioner Bearings
: Check Chain tensioner
bearings for noise, restriction or abnormal play
in rotation. Replace bearings if they show any
one of these defects.
CAUTION: If a bearing shows a defect, replace all
three bearings mounted on the tensioner shaft at
the same time.
•
Tensioner - Lubrication
: Verify Chain
Tensioner oil level according to the
maintenance chart. Refer to “Lubrication” in the
Maintenance
section on
page 16
.
•
Drive Shaft Bearings
: Check Drive Shaft
bearings for restriction, noise or abnormal play
in rotation. Bearings must absolutely be
replaced if they present a defect.
• Cracks
: Visually inspect the System’s frame
for presence of cracks or defects that can
impair proper operation of the System.
Track
•
Tension
: Set or check track tension on the
System according to the manufacturer’s
recommendations. Refer to “Rubber Track
Tension” in the
Adjustments
section on
page 11.
