Mahindra THAR 2009, Owner'S Manual

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Do's & Dont 's
Do's
1. Use recommended lubricants only. Replace oil in engine,
gear box, rear axle, steering box, master cylinder & oil
bath air cleaner periodically as per schedule.
2. Use only genuine oil filter & fuel filter elements.
3. In order to obtain trouble free & enhanced engine life,
clean air filter element regularly. Replace filter element
when service indicator shows red band even after
cleaning the filter element.
4. Ensure periodic servicing as per maintenance schedule.
5. Insist on use of
genuine Mahindra
spare parts for all
replacement.
6. Allow the starter pinion to come rest before again
attempting to start the engine in order to avoid pinion
& flywheel ring gear damage.
7. Replace thermostat in the event of failure & ensure
fitment of pressurized radiator cap to get better engine
life.
8. Maintain correct tyre pressures as specified in chart.
Before moving the vehicle release the parking brake.
9. Maintain electrolyte level in the battery (using distilled
water). Keep battery terminals clean & cable joints tight.
Apply
Vaseline petrolium jelly
on terminals.
10. Disconnect alternator/battery electrical connection while
carrying out welding work on the vehicle. Observe correct
polarity when connecting battery terminals.
Dont 's
1. Do not run the vehicle with leaky air pipes, fuel pipes
& water hoses.
2. Do not run the vehicle without a battery in its electrical
circuit as the life of alternator will be reduced.
3. Do not open degassing tank cap when engine is hot.
Never add cold water when engine is hot as this may
lead to cylinder head/block crack.
4. Do not keep the engine running when the pointer of
the temperature guage is in red zone.
5. Do not use clutch pedal as a foot rest. It will cause
premature wear of clutch plate, release bearing, clutch
finger & also clutch, which results in less KMPL.
6. Number of passengers carried should be within approved
seating capacity.
7. Do not race or rev the engine especially when starting,
This is destructive to engine & will not heat the engine
quickly.
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