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MAINTENANCE
INSPECT BRAKES
Visually inspect brakes for worn brake shoes after
every 600 hours of operation.
INSPECT TIRES
Check tire condition at least every 100 hours of
operation. Operating accidents, such as hitting curbs,
can damage a tire or rim and also disrupt wheel
alignment, so inspect tire condition after an accident.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN
(Fig. 52-53)
After every 600 operating hours or annually, check
front wheel toe-in.
1.
Measure center-to-center distance (at axle
height) at front and rear of steering tires. Front
measurement must be equal to the rear measurement
±
1/8 in..
Figure 52
Center-to-center
Distance
2.
To adjust
,
loosen jam nuts at both ends of tie rod.
Figure 53
1. Tie rod
1
3.
Rotate tie rod to move front of tire inward or
outward.
4.
Tighten tie rod jam nuts when adjustment is
correct.
FUSES
(Fig. 54)
There are 3 fuses in the machine's electrical system.
They are located under right side of dash panel.
FUSES
OPEN
--
LIGHTS & HORN
10A
DASH
7.5A
IGNITION
7.5A
Figure 54
1. Fuse block
1
JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE
Jump starting can be dangerous. To avoid
personal injury or damage to electrical comĆ
ponents in vehicle, observe the following
warnings:
D
Never jump start with a voltage sources
greater than 15 volts D.C. This will damĆ
age the electrical system.
D
Never attempt to jump start a discharged
battery that is frozen. It could rupture or
explode during jump starting.
D
Observe all battery warnings while jump
starting your vehicle.
D
Be sure your vehicle is not touching the
jump start vehicle.
D
Connecting cables to the wrong post
could result in personal injury and/or
damage to the electrical system.
WARNING
1.
Loosen knobs securing battery cover to battery
base and slide cover off.
2.
Connect a jumper cable between the positive
posts of the two batteries. The positive post may be
identified by a +" sign on top of battery cover.