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Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance shall only be performed by a qualified technician. Details regarding the service
procedures can be found in the vehicle service manual.
Any problems found during an inspection should be repaired before the vehicle is put back into
service.
Every Week
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All daily items plus the following:
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Battery electrolyte level (all cells).
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Check the tread of all tires for debris or
damage.
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Check the air pressure of all tires.
First 10 hours of Operation
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Re-torque the wheel nuts.
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Inspect all hardware for tightness.
Every Month or 100 hours
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All weekly items plus the following:
• Brake fluid level.
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Check all tires for tread wear.
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Wash the battery compartment.
• Clean the charger cooling fins or vents.
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Clean the drive motor exterior.
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Tighten steering couplers and U-joints.
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Inspect all electrical interlocks.
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Inspect all hardware for tightness.
Every 6 months or 500 hours
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All monthly items plus the following:
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Clean the control panel.
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Re-torque the wheel nuts.
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Inspect all hardware for tightness.
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Adjust park brake.
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Inspect all electrical connections for
signs of overheating.
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Tighten all power electrical connections.
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Inspect all wiring for cracks, fraying, or
wear.
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Inspect all steering linkages.
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Lubricate the vehicle.
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Test the batteries.
Every year or 1,000 hours
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All 6 month items plus the following:
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Inspect and adjust front wheel bearings.
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Inspect steering king pins.
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Inspect suspension bushings and
bumpers.
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Rotate tires.
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Align the front end.
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Inspect frame for damage.
Every 2 years or 2,000 hours
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All yearly items plus the following:
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Clean and repack front wheel bearings.
• Flush and replace the brake fluid.
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Flush and replace the transaxle oil.
Maintenance Guidelines for Severe
Duty Applications
The above maintenance schedule is based
on the average typical application. If the
vehicle is operated under “severe conditions,”
service procedures should be conducted more
frequently than specified. The frequency of
service under severe conditions is determined by
the use of the vehicle. The owner/operator must
evaluate the operating environment to determine
the increase in maintenance frequency.
In addition, the entire vehicle should be
inspected monthly for signs of damage.
The following list is meant as a guide and is not
all-inclusive of a “severe duty” application.
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Mileage in excess of 500 miles (800) per
month.
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Extreme temperature.
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Bumpy, dusty, or ill-maintained roads.
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Excessively wet areas.
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Corrosive or contaminated areas.
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Frequent loading of the vehicle at/near
capacity.
