MAINTENANCE
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
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It is in the best interest of both vehicle owner and service technician to carefully follow the procedures recommended
in this manual. Preventative maintenance, applied at recommended intervals, is the best guarantee for keeping the
vehicle both dependable and economical.
Before any electrical service is performed, the ‘Run-Tow/Maintenance/Storage’ switch must be placed in the ‘Tow/
Maintenance/Storage’ position.
If a power wire (battery, motor or controller) is disconnected for any reason, the ‘Run-Tow/Maintenance/Stor-
age’ switch must be left in the ‘Tow/Maintenance/Storage’ position for at least 30 seconds after the circuit is
restored.
This vehicle will give years of satisfactory service, providing it receives regular maintenance. Refer to the Periodic
Service Schedule for appropriate service intervals. Refer to Lubrication Points for appropriate lubrication locations.
To prolong vehicle life, some maintenance items must be serviced more frequently on vehicles used under severe
driving conditions such as extreme temperatures, extreme dust/debris conditions, frequent use with maximum load.
To access powertrain for routine maintenance, lift or remove seat. For major repair, refer to appropriate Technician’s
Repair and Service Manual.
Some service procedures may require the vehicle to be lifted. Refer to LIFTING THE VEHICLE for proper lifting pro-
cedure and safety information.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
To prolong vehicle life, some maintenance items must be serviced more frequently on vehicles used under severe
driving conditions such as extreme temperatures, extreme dust/debris conditions, or frequent use with maximum
load.
To access the powertrain for routine maintenance, lift or remove the seat and remove the rear access panel. For
major repair, refer to the appropriate Technician’s Repair and Service Manual.
Some service procedures may require the vehicle to be lifted. Refer to LIFTING THE VEHICLE for proper lifting pro-
cedure and safety information.
Tire Inspection
Tire condition should be inspected per the Periodic Service Schedule. Inflation pressures should be checked when
the tires are cool. Be sure to install the valve dust cap after checking or inflating.
BRAKES
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death, always evaluate pedal travel before operating
a vehicle to verify some braking function is present.
All driving brake tests must be done in a safe location with regard for the safety of all personnel.
Over time, a subtle loss of performance may take place; therefore, it is important to establish the standard with a new vehicle.
The Periodic Brake Performance Test should be performed regularly as an evaluation of braking system perfor-
mance. It is useful as a method of identifying subtle loss of performance over time.
NOTICE
