SERVICE
In the following Service section of this Manual,
you will be required to do various assembly and
disassembly procedures. Each section will try to
remind you of safe procedures, but the best safety
device is still the mechanic himself.
C A U T I O N
: Try to do your work in a level,
open area away from people and obstacles.
1. Pay attention to what you are doing...the parts
you will be handling can be heavy, sharp or
could pinch. Always wear heavy gloves when
handling the Tracks and similar sharp,
pinching components.
2. When you are required to block the Crawler to
raise it off the ground, make sure you use
strong blocking materials and think out how
the Crawler will safely balance on your
blocking.
Never be too proud to ask a friend or neighbor for
help...especially when blocking up your Crawler or
working with the Tracks.
As always, the factory is your best source for
competent service advice and explanations of any
service procedures that are unclear...always feel
comfortable calling for whatever advice you may
need!
ENGINE
Your Crawler comes with a complete Engine
Service Manual. It provides troubleshooting tips
along with complete rebuilding procedures. If
further help is needed, contact your local Engine
d e a l e r...he's listed in the telephone "Ye l l o w
Pages" under "Engines, gasoline".
STARTER
IMPORTANT
: Do not hold down starter button
longer than 10 seconds at a time. If the Engine
does not start within 10 seconds, wait 60 seconds
before pushing starter button again. After a false
start, do not push starter button until Engine has
stopped turning.
If the starter will not operate or operates
sluggishly, check for the following:
Run down battery.
Dirty, loose, or corroded cables and wires.
Engine oil viscosity too heavy.
BATTERY
Your Crawler has a 12 volt, negative-grounded
system with one Battery-.
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
: Sulfuric acid in batteries is a
poison and could cause severe burns.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes. When
you work around batteries, protect eyes and face
from battery fluid and explosion.
Antidotes for Sulfuric Acid:
EXTERNAL
1. Flush skin well with water.
2. Flush eyes for 15 minutes.
3. Get medical attention immediately.
INTERNAL
1. Drink a large amount of water or milk.
2. Then drink milk of magnesia, beaten eggs,
or vegetable oil.
3. Get medical attention immediately.
CAUTION
: Keep flames and sparks
away from battery.
Do not use booster cables or adjust battery
terminal connections unless you know the correct
procedure.
When you charge a battery or use a battery in a
closed space, be sure there is enough ventilation.
Keep batteries where children cannot reach them.
Keep vent caps tight and level.
