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SECTION 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 AMPHIBIOUS OPERATION
The CENTAUR is amphibious and capable of traversing calm
water. Special operating procedures and safety precautions
must be observed before entering the water and during am-
phibious operation. Do not drive your vehicle into water until
you have read Section 5.6 Amphibious Operation.
1.2 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Maintenance procedures described in this manual can be car-
ried out by the operator. These procedures include:
1.
checking fluid levels
2.
changing the engine and transmission oil
3.
cleaning and replacing filters
4.
preventative maintenance
5.
inspections, adjustments, repairs and trouble- shooting
If you perform your own maintenance, carefully follow the
lubrication and preventative maintenance schedule (Section
7.7). A Centaur Service Manual on CD-ROM or in print, is
available from your Centaur dealer.
Contact your CENTAUR dealer for a list of the services they
offer to users of the CENTAUR.
The trouble-shooting chart (Section 8) contains information
for locating and correcting mechanical problems. In many
cases, potential problems can be identified by unusual noises,
sluggishness or vibration, before they result in a breakdown.
Refer to the chart to identify these symptoms. Take immedi-
ate corrective action or take the vehicle to a CENTAUR dealer
for service.
This manual does not provide detailed maintenance or serv-
icing information for the engine. Refer to the engine manu-
facturer’s manual (supplied with each CENTAUR) for im-
portant warranty, service and operating information.
If the engine requires servicing, take the vehicle to an author-
ized engine service outlet.
1.3 WIND CHILL FACTOR
Why does it feel much colder outdoors on a windy day than
when there’s no wind, especially in winter? The cooling ef-
fect of the wind makes it feel like it’s colder than it really is.
This combined effect of wind and low temperature is known
as the “wind chill factor”.
Centaur operators should be aware of the wind chill factor.
Dress warmly and make sure exposed skin is protected. Pay
particular attention that young passengers are properly dressed
with their hands and faces well protected.
WIND CHILL
Wind Speed
km/h 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64
Actual Temp.(C)
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-2
-7
-12
-18
-23
-28
-33
-39
-44
-49
-54
-8
-14
-20
-26
-32
-38
-45
-51
-57
-63
-69
-11
-18
-25
-32
-38
-45
-52
-59
-65
-72
-79
-14
-21
-28
-35
-43
-50
-57
-64
-71
-78
-85
-16
-23
-31
-38
-46
-53
-61
-68
-75
-83
-90
-17
-25
-33
-40
-48
-56
-63
-71
-79
-86
-94
-19
-26
-34
-42
-50
-57
-65
-73
-81
-89
-96
-19
-27
-35
-43
-51
-59
-67
-75
-83
-90
-98
Gradually
Increasing
Danger
Dangerous
Extremely
Dangerous
1.4 MODEL IDENTIFICATION
The vehicle identification plate is fastened to the upper frame
to the right of the passenger’s knee. The model and serial
numbers are stamped into it.
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