Periodic Service
6-11
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Cleaning Muffler
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury:
Before touching any part of an exhaust
system, be absolutely sure that it has
sufficient time to cool!
Always wear safety goggles and face
mask.
The particulate matter contained in the
muffler
contains
chemicals
that
are
harmful to people, animals and marine life.
If you are unable to do this work, have it
done by your dealer.
Cleaning spark arrester of muffler.
Maintenance & cleanout procedure:
The screen type spark arrester should be
removed, cleaned, and inspected after every
100 hours of use.
1. The spark arrester is located inside of the
exhaust pipe, and fastened with six bolts.
2. Loosen the bolts and remove the spark
arrester.
3. Shake loosened particles out of the screen
assembly and lightly clean the screen with
wire brush. Soak in solvent and again clean
with wire brush if necessary.
4. If any breaks in the screen or welds are
discovered, the assembly must be replaced.
5. Return the spark arrester to the muffler body
and refasten the bolts.
IMPORTANT:
Visually check the muffler for cracks or holes
in the body, welds or pipes at regular intervals.
USDA approval requires clearance between
spark arrester sleeve and exhaust pipe to be
no larger than 0.023”(0.584 mm).
Replace the entire muffler if it is damaged.
Do not operate the vehicle with a damaged
muffler.
①
Muffler
②
Spray fire device
③
Back cover
EVERY 200 HOURS
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Changing Engine Oil
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury:
Be sure to stop the engine before replacing
oil.
Allow engine to cool down sufficiently, oil
can be hot and can burn.
1. Park the vehicle on flat surface and raise the
cargo bed.
2. To drain the used oil, remove the drain plug at
the bottom of the engine and completely drain
the oil into an oil pan.
3. After draining, reinstall the drain plug.
4. Fill with the new oil up to the upper notch on
the dipstick.
(See “LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT” in
“MAINTENANCE” section.)
Oil capacity
[Filter exchanged]
1.8L (1.89U.S. qts.)
[Filter non-exchanged] 1.6L (1.68U.S. qts.)
