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Periodic Service Schedules
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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Pedal-Start vehicles:
When the switch is in the MAINTENANCE position, it will allow the technician to run the
engine in the NEUTRAL position to perform certain maintenance and/or repair functions. With the switch in this
position, the vehicle will not operate if the Forward/Reverse handle is placed in either the FORWARD or REVERSE
position.
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Key-Start vehicles:
When the switch is in the MAINTENANCE position, it will allow the technician to run the
engine in FORWARD, REVERSE, or NEUTRAL for certain maintenance and/or repair functions. However, if the
Forward/Reverse handle is in either the FORWARD or REVERSE position and the accelerator pedal is pressed, the
engine will stop running.
See following WARNING and NOTE.
WARNING
• With the switch in the MAINTENANCE position and the engine running, the vehicle may move suddenly
if the Forward/Reverse handle is shifted or accidentally bumped. To prevent this, chock the front and
rear wheels and firmly set the park brake before servicing or leaving the vehicle.
NOTE: Pedal-start vehicle:
Be sure to return the switch to the OPERATE position after servicing the vehicle, or it will
not run with the Forward/Reverse handle in either the FORWARD or REVERSE position.
Key-start vehicle:
The switch must be returned to the OPERATE position after servicing is complete, or
the engine will stop running when the accelerator pedal is pressed, and the Forward/ Reverse handle is in
the FORWARD or REVERSE position.
PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULES
See General Warning on page 10-1.
WARNING
• Service, repairs, and adjustments must be made per instructions in the maintenance and service
manual and this supplement.
• If any problems are found during scheduled inspection or service, do not operate the vehicle until
repairs are made. Failure to make necessary repairs could result in fire, property damage, severe
personal injury, or death.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is constantly subjected to heavy use or severe operating conditions, the preventive maintenance
procedures should be performed more often than recommended in the periodic service and lubrication
schedules.
Both the Periodic Service Schedules and the Periodic Lubrication Schedules must be followed to keep
vehicle in optimum operating condition.
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