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MAINTENANCE
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VEHICLE CLEANING AND CARE ...................................................................................................................................... 5-3
Vehicle Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5-3
COMMON SENSE OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................... 5-4
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS......................................................................................................................................... 5-4
REPAIR ............................................................................................................................................................................... 5-5
Lifting the Vehicle........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5-5
WHEELS AND TIRES.......................................................................................................................................................... 5-6
Tire Repair .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5-6
Wheel Installation........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5-7
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT ........................................................................................................................................... 5-8
FUSE REPLACEMENT ....................................................................................................................................................... 5-8
TRANSPORTING VEHICLE ................................................................................................................................................ 5-9
Towing......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5-9
Hauling ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5-9
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................................... 5-9
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................................................ 5-10
Tire Inspection........................................................................................................................................................................................... 5-10
Brakes ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5-10
PERIODIC BRAKE TEST FOR MECHANICAL BRAKES ................................................................................................. 5-11
REAR AXLE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5-11
Checking the Lubricant Level.................................................................................................................................................................... 5-11
LUBRICATION .................................................................................................................................................................. 5-12
HARDWARE...................................................................................................................................................................... 5-12
PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE..................................................................................................................................... 5-13
BATTERY CHARGING AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................. 5-14
Safety ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5-14
Battery....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5-15
Battery Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5-15
At Each Charging Cycle ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5-15
Monthly...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5-15
Electrolyte Level and Water ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5-15
Battery Cleaning........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5-17
Battery Replacement................................................................................................................................................................................. 5-18
Battery Charging ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 5-19
Summary of Contents for 2012 HAULER 1000
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