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GENERAL INFORMATION AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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BATTERY
NOTICE: Heavy use of accessories drains the bat-
tery which can leave insufficient reserve to start the
vehicle.
The vehicle uses a starter/generator to start the engine
and charge the battery. The engine will not idle. The bat-
tery does not charge while the vehicle is stopped. Do not
operate lights and other accessory items excessively
while the vehicle is stopped.
The generator can supply 35 amps. Operation of all
accessories can cause the discharge of the battery even
if the engine is running and the generator is operating.
Discharging the battery is known as deep cycling. The
battery is not a deep cycle model. It is a starting battery.
Multiple deep cycling causes early failure of the battery.
If the battery has discharged, charge it with a 12-volt
charger that is rated at 10 amps or less and according to
instructions supplied by the manufacturer of the charger.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
This vehicle will give years of satisfactory service, provid-
ing it receives regular maintenance. Refer to the Sched-
uled Maintenance section for appropriate service
intervals.
NOTICE: Some maintenance items must be serviced
more frequently on vehicles used under severe
driving conditions.
POWERTRAIN MAINTENANCE
Access the powertrain by raising or removing the seat
bottom. Some service procedures may require the vehicle
be lifted. Refer to LIFTING THE VEHICLE in the SAFETY
section for proper lifting procedure and safety information.
For maintenance procedures relating to the engine,
speed control, fuel system, transmission, and rear axle or
suspension refer to the particular section. See TABLE OF
CONTENTS for section location.
BRAKES
Always inspect the pedal travel
before you operate a vehicle to con-
firm some brake function is found.
Make sure you do all brake tests in a safe location
with regard to the safety of all personnel.
NOTICE: A subtle loss of performance can occur
over time; therefore, it is important to establish the
standard stopping distance with a new vehicle.
The Periodic Brake Performance Test should be per-
formed regularly as an evaluation of braking system per-
formance. It is useful as a method of identifying subtle
loss of performance over time.
For test method and brake service, refer to BRAKES sec-
tion.
TIRES
Be sure to reinstall the valve dust cap after checking or
inflating the tire.
For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES
section.
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
Refer to ELECTRICAL section for information regarding
light bulb replacement.
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