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CHAPTER 3
MAINTENCE AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE UTV
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE……………………………………………………………… 81
ENGINE
Adjusting the valve clearance…………………………………………………………… 83
Checking the spark plug………………………………………………………………… 85
Checking the ignition timing……………………………………………………………… 86
Measuring the compression pressure………………………………………………… 87
Checking the engine oil level……………………………………………………………... 89
Changing the engine oil……………………………………………………………… 90
CHASSIS
Cleaning the air filter………………………………………………………………… 92
Checking the coolant level …………………………………………………………… 93
Changing the coolant…………………………………………………………………… 94
Checking the coolant temperature warning light …………………………………… 97
Checking the v-belt……………………………………………………………………… 98
Cleaning the spark arrester …………………………………………………………… 99
Adjusting the brake pedal……………………………………………………………… 99
Adjusting the parking brake……………………………………………………………… 100
Checking the brake fluid level ………………………………………………………… 101
Checking the front brake pads………………………………………………………… 101
Checking the rear brake pads………………………………………………………… 102
Checking the brake hoses and brake pipes ………………………………………… 102
Bleeding the hydraulic brake system ………………………………………………… 102
Adjusting the select lever shift rod …………………………………………………… 104
Adjusting the brake light switch……………………………………………………........104
Checking the final gear oil level…………………………………………………… 105
Changing the final gear oil…………………………………………………… 105
Checking the differential gear oil…………………………………………………… 106
Changing the differential gear oil……………………………………………………...... 106
Checking the constant velocity joint dust boots……………………………………… 108
Checking the steering system………………………………………………………… 108
Adjusting the toe-in …………………………………………………………………… 109
Adjusting the front and rear shock absorbers………………………………………… 110
