GENERAL INFORMATION & ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
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Repair and Service Manual
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Dangers and Warnings.
It is important that proper techniques and cleaning mate-
rials be used. Using excessive water pressure may
cause damage to seals, plastics, the electrical system,
body finish or seat material. Do not use pressure in
excess of 700 psi (4825 kPa) to wash vehicle.
Normal cleaning of vinyl seats and plastic or rubber trim
require the use of a mild soap solution applied with a
sponge or soft brush and wipe with a damp cloth.
Removal of oil, tar, asphalt, shoe polish, etc. will require
the use of a commercially available vinyl/rubber cleaner.
The painted surfaces of the vehicle provide attractive
appearance and durable protection. Frequent washing
with lukewarm or cold water is the best method of pre-
serving those painted surfaces.
Do not use hot water, strong soap or harsh chemical
detergents.
Rubber parts should be cleaned with non-abrasive
household cleaner.
Occasional cleaning and waxing with non-abrasive prod-
ucts designed for ‘clear coat’ automotive finishes will
enhance the appearance and durability of the painted
surfaces.
Corrosive materials used as fertilizers or for dust control
can collect on the underbody of the vehicle. These
materials will accelerate corrosion of underbody parts. It
is recommended that the underbody be flushed occa-
sionally with plain water. Thoroughly clean any areas
where mud or other debris can collect. Sediment packed
in closed areas should be loosened to ease its removal,
taking care not to chip or otherwise damage paint.
VEHICLE CARE PRODUCTS
To help maintain the vehicle, there are several products
available through local Distributors, authorized
Branches, or the Service Parts Department.
•
Touch-up paint specially formulated to match
vehicle colors for use on TPE (plastic) bodies (P/
N 28140-G** and 28432-G**).
•
Multi-purpose Battery Protectant formulated to
form a long-term, flexible, non-tacky, dry coating
that will not crack, peel or flake over a wide tem-
perature range (P/N 75500-G01).
•
White Lithium Grease designed to provide lubri-
cation protection in areas where staining or dis-
coloring is a problem, or in areas of extreme
temperature ranges (P/N 75502-G01).
•
Penetrant/Lubricant, a 4-in-1 product that pene-
trates the most stubborn of frozen parts, lubri-
cates leaving a light lubricating film, prevents
corrosion by adhering to wet or dry surfaces and
displaces moisture, sealing against future mois-
ture return (P/N 75503-G01).
•
Multi-purpose Cleaner and Degreaser that con-
tains natural, environmentally safe solvents (P/N
75504-G01).
•
Multi-purpose Hand Cleaner is an industrial
strength cleaner containing no harsh solvents, yet
gently lifts grease off hands. May be used with or
without water (P/N 75505-G01).
•
Battery Cleaner that promotes easy, non-violent
neutralization of battery acids and battery acid
crystals. The resulting sodium salts are water sol-
uble and easily washed away (P/N 75506-G01).
•
Battery Maintenance Kit for complete battery
cleaning and watering, with battery maintenance
instructions (P/N 25587-G01).
•
Biodegradable Cleaner that cleans the toughest
dirt and heavy soils by breaking down grease to
be easily wiped or rinsed away (P/N 75507-G01).
•
Multi-purpose Value Pack sampler package
including 4 ounce (118 ml) aerosol cans of Bat-
tery Protector, Penetrant/Lubricant, White Lithium
Grease, and Carburetor and Choke Cleaner (P/N
75508-G01).
•
Plexus plastic cleaner and polish removes minor
scratches from windshield (P/N 28433-G**).
SUN TOP AND WINDSHIELD
The sun top does not provide protection from
roll over or falling objects.
The windshield does not provide protection
from tree limbs or flying objects.
The sun top and windshield are designed for weather
protection only.
Clean with lots of water and a clean cloth. Minor
scratches may be removed using a commercial plastic
polish or Plexus plastic cleaner available from Service
Parts Department.
