Escapod TOPO Series, Manual

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Extreme Duty
Bushings
Pump grease into zerk fitting X
Brake Magnets Inspect for wear and current draw X
Brake Linings Inspect for wear or contamination X
Hub / Drum Inspect for abnormal wear or scoring X
Wheel Bearings
and Cups** Inspect for corrosion or wear. Clean and
repack bearings with grease.
X
Seals Inspect for leakage. Replace if removed. X
Springs
Inspect for wear, loss of ride height
(measure distance to bump stop)
X
Hangers Inspect welds X
Wheels Inspect for cracks, dents, or distortion X
*For a detailed guide about how to check & maintain the alignment of your Freeride
Suspension, please
click here .
**For a detailed guide about how to properly lubricate your bearings, see page 52 of Dexter’s
service manual .
*Suspension Torque Specifications
Fastener Torque Spec.
Axle Bolts (Torsion) 150 foot-pounds
Upper Shock Bolt 60 foot-pounds
Lower Shock Bolt 60 foot-pounds
Control Arm Hanger Bolt 60 foot-pounds
Spindle Bolt 180 foot-pounds
Wheel Lug Nuts 100 foot-pounds
CABIN INTERIOR
● Always have the exhaust fan at least cracked open for ventilation when inside even
when it’s cold or the weather is bad. When it’s cold out, you may want to keep a towel
handy for condensation that develops around the stargazer window. Leaving the fan on
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