Section 6: Maintenance
4400EX Heavy Duty Off Road Utility Vehicle 720-051M
7/14/08
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General Maintenance
!
WARNING
Read and observe all safety warnings in this manual and in the
engine service manual.
!
WARNING
Except when checking or changing components, always keep
protective shields on for safety as well as for cleanliness.
!
WARNING
Keep engine clean of oil, grease, trash and debris which can
cause engine overheating, fires and belt wear. Clean only after
the engine has completely cooled. Wear gloves to protect hands
from cuts, puncture wounds and burns.
!
WARNING
DO NOT have engine running when servicing or making
adjustments to the vehicle. Shut engine off, place transmission
in gear, set park brake and remove ignition switch key for
maximum safety.
!
DANGER
Repairs or maintenance specifically requiring engine power
should be performed by trained personnel only. Transmission
gear should be set in neutral with tires properly chocked or with
drive tires properly supported off the floor. Enclosed areas
should be properly ventilated to prevent carbon monoxide
poisoning.
!
DANGER
Exercise extreme caution when working with and around the
driveshaft and power steering belt. Make certain the engine
cannot be accidentally started. Shut engine off and remove
ignition switch key for maximum safety. Repairs or maintenance
requiring engine power should be performed by trained
personnel only.
Regular maintenance is the best prevention for costly
downtime or expensive, premature repair. The following
pages contain suggested maintenance information and
schedules which the operator should follow on a routine
basis.
Remain alert for unusual noises, they could be signaling a
problem. Visually inspect the vehicle for any abnormal
wear or damage. A good time to detect potential problems
is while performing scheduled maintenance service.
Correcting the problem as quickly as possible is the best
insurance.
Some repairs require the assistance of a trained service
mechanic and should not be attempted by unskilled
personnel. Consult your Land Pride dealer when
assistance is needed.
Prepare Vehicle for Maintenance
Before servicing the vehicle the following procedure must
be followed to secure the vehicle:
1.
Park vehicle on a level surface. Don’t work under or
around a vehicle parked on a steep incline.
2.
Place gear selector in 1st or reverse.
3.
Set park brake.
4.
Turn ignition switch off and remove switch key.
5.
Block pinch point area at the center swivel yoke to
prevent movement. (See DANGER below.)
6.
Chock front and back side of the wheels not being
raised off the ground whenever jacking a vehicle or
when ground surface slopes.
7.
Always use jack stands to support the vehicle when
working under the vehicle.
!
DANGER
Pivoting about the center swivel yoke must be blocked to
prevent movement before working on or around the vehicle.
This articulation area is an extremely dangerous pinch point
area caused by just a slight turning of the steering wheel even
when the vehicle is not running.
Torque Values
Wheel Lug Nuts
!
WARNING
Particular attention must be given to tightening the wheel lug
nuts. Failure to correctly torque these items may result in the
loss of a wheel, which can cause personal injury and damage to
the vehicle.
Always check wheel lug nut torque values two hours after
initial operation
and two hours after each tire repair and/or
replacement
. Routinely check lug nut torque valves every
100 hours of operation. See "Maintenance Schedule" on
page 30.
Torque Values
FT -lbs.
Nm
Wheel lug
nuts
65 - 75
88.14 - 101.7
Section 6: Maintenance
