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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FUEL SYSTEM
Check for leaks at tank, cap, system lines, filters, pump, carburetor
Check system lines for cracks/deterioration
THROTTLE/GOVERNOR LINKAGE
Check operation and governed speed
HARDWARE AND FASTENERS
Check for loose or missing hardware and components
Tighten or replace missing hardware
SEMI-ANNUAL - 125 HOURS
(includes items listed in previous tables & the following)
BATTERY
Clean battery & terminals
DIRECTION SELECTOR
Check for wear and smooth movement (lubricate shaft with light oil if required)
KING PINS
Check for excessive play and tightness of retaining nuts
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Check bellows and pinion seal for damage or grease leakage
RACK END BALL JOINT
Lubricate, use wheel bearing grease
REAR AXLE
Check for unusual noise and loose or missing mounting hardware
AIR FILTER ELEMENT
Check filter element, clean/replace as required
OIL FILTER
Replace (at oil change)
ENGINE OIL
Replace with SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 that meets or exceeds SF, SG, CC oil,
DO NOT OVERFILL
DRIVE BELT
Check for cracks, fraying and excessive wear
ANNUAL - 250-300 HOURS
(includes items listed in previous tables & the following)
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
Check and adjust as required, see Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
REAR AXLE
Check lubricant, add lubricant as required
SERVICE BRAKES
Clean and adjust, see Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
Check brake shoe linings, see Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
Check level, add if required (DOT 3) and check for leakage
FUEL FILTER
Replace
SPARK PLUG
Replace, gap new plug
MUFFLER/EXHAUST
Check mounting hardware; check for leaks at head and muffler gaskets
VALVES
Check cold (intake/exhaust) per Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
500 HOURS
(includes items listed in previous tables & the following)
CARBURETOR
Clean
CYLINDER HEAD AND PISTON
Remove carbon from cylinder head and piston
Check valve seats for carbon buildup and clean as required
Periodic Service Schedule
Summary of Contents for 2012 EXPRESS L4
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