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MAINTENANCE
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
Owner’s Guide
Wrap wrenches with vinyl tape to reduce possibility of a
dropped wrench ‘shorting out’ a battery, which could result
in an explosion.
The electrolyte in a battery is an acid solution which can cause severe burns to the skin
and eyes. Treat all electrolyte spills to the body and eyes with extended flushing with clear
water. Contact a physician immediately.
Any electrolyte spills should be neutralized with a solution of 2 teaspoons (10 ml) sodium
bicarbonate (baking soda) dissolved in 1 quart (1 liters) of water and flushed with water.
Aerosol containers of battery terminal protectant must be used with extreme care. Insulate
metal container to reduce the possibility of can contacting battery terminals which could
result in an explosion.
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.
This vehicle will give years of satisfactory service, providing it receives regular maintenance. Refer to the Periodic Ser-
vice Schedule for appropriate service intervals.
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.
For information on accessing the powertrain for routine maintenance, refer to “Emissions Labels and Engine Access” on
page 25.
Some service procedures may require the vehicle to be lifted. Refer to “Lifting the Vehicle” on page 41 for proper lifting
procedure 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.
Rear Axle
The only maintenance required for the first five years is the periodic inspection of the rear axle for lubricant leakage.
Unless leakage is evident, the lubricant need only be replaced after five years. Refer to the Service and Repair Manual
for the fluid replacement procedure.
FOUR CYCLE ENGINE
Engine Specifications
Engine Model ...................................................FJ400D
Spark Plug Type..................................... NGK BPR2ES
Type.................................................... Four Cycle, OHV
Spark Plug Gap.................. .028” - .031” (.70 - .80 mm)
Number of Cylinders.................................................... 1
Cooling ..............................................Forced Air Cooled
Displacement.......................................................401 cc
Oil Filter.................................. Cartridge Type Full Flow
Rated Horsepower ............................................... 13 hp
Oil Pump .................................... Positive Displacement
