2001 Pioneer 1200 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual Page 10-1
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SECTION 10 – PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
∆ DANGER
• Battery – Explosive gases! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from the vehicle and
service area. Ventilate when charging or using in an enclosed space. Wear a full face shield
and rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• Battery – Poison! Contains acid! Causes severe burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or
clothing. Antidotes:
- External: Flush with water. Call a physician immediately.
- Internal: Drink large quantities of water. Follow with milk of magnesia or vegetable oil. Call a
physician immediately.
- Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
• Gasoline – Flammable! Explosive! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from vehicle
and service area. Service only in a well-ventilated area.
• Do not operate vehicle in an enclosed area without proper ventilation. The engine produces
carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, deadly poison.
∆ WARNING
• Only trained technicians should repair or service the vehicle. Anyone doing even simple
repairs or service should have knowledge and experience in electrical and mechanical repair.
• Follow the procedures exactly as stated in this manual, and heed all DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION statements in this manual as well as those affixed to the vehicle.
• Improper use of the vehicle or failure to properly maintain it could result in decreased vehicle
performance or severe personal injury.
• Any modification or change to the vehicle that affects the stability or handling of the vehicle,
or increases maximum vehicle speed beyond factory specifications, could result in severe
personal injury or death.
• Check the owner’s manual for proper location of all vehicle warning decals and make sure
they are in place and are easy to read.
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle.
• Do not wear loose clothing. Remove jewelry such as rings, watches, chains, etc. before
servicing vehicle.
• Moving parts! Do not attempt to service the vehicle while it is running.
• Hot! Do not attempt to service hot engine or exhaust system. Failure to heed this warning
could result in severe burns.
• Use insulated tools when working near batteries or electrical connections. Use extreme
caution to avoid shorting of components or wiring.
• Frame ground – Do not allow tools or other metal objects to contact frame when
disconnecting battery cables or other electric wiring. Never allow a positive wire to touch the
frame, engine, or any other metal component.
• Turn the key switch to OFF, remove the key, chock the wheels and place the Forward/Reverse
handle in NEUTRAL prior to servicing the vehicle.
• To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle:
- Disconnect battery cables, negative cable (–) first (Figure 10-1, Page 10-2).
- Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
- Turn fuel shut-off valve to closed (OFF) (Figure 10-5, Page 10-7).
