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General lubrication

50

3 Months

Lubricate all fittings, pivots, cables, etc. where required.

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Throttle/governor linkage

50

3 Months

Check operation and governed speed.

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Fuel system

50

3 Months

Check for leakage at tank, cap, lines, filters, pump, carburetor.

Front axle

50

3 Months

Check for damage, loose or missing hardware.

Parking brake

50

3 Months

Inspect linkage rods, latch arm, catch bracket.
Lubricate with light oil (Do not lubricate cables or brake latch).

S

Engine electrical system

50

3 Months

Check coil/spark plug wires for cracks or loose connections.

S

Rear suspension

50

3 Months

Inspect shocks for leaks, worn bushings, loose or missing
hardware.

S

Front suspension

50

3 Months

Inspect strut for leaks. Check hubs and kingpins, for excessive
play, worn bushings, loose or missing hardware.

Front wheel alignment

50

3 Months

Inspect for unusual tire wear; align if necessary.

S

Battery

125

6 Months

Inspect terminals. Clean as needed.

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King pins

125

6 Months

Check for excessive play and tightness of retaining nuts.

Rear axle

125

6 Months

Check for unusual noise, loose or missing hardware.

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Air filter

125

6 Months

Inspect; clean as necessary.

CVT belt

125

6 Months

Inspect for cracks, fraying and excessive wear.

Direction selector

125

6 Months

Check for wear and smooth movement; lubricate shaft with
light oil if necessary.

Steering

125

6 Months

Inspect bellows and pinion seal for damage and leakage.

Rack end ball joint

125

6 Months

Check for noise and loose or missing hardware.

S

Air Filter

250

Yearly

Replace.

S

Oil filter

250

Yearly

Replace (with oil change).

S

Engine oil

250

Yearly

Replace. See

RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS

on page 38 for type and capacity.

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Rear axle

250-300

Yearly

Check fluid level; add if required.

S

Front wheel bearings

250-300

Yearly

Check and adjust as necessary.

S

Brakes

250-300

Yearly

Clean and adjust.
Check brake shoe linings; replace if necessary.

S

Muffler/exhaust system

250-300

Yearly

Check hardware. Inspect for leaks at head and muffler gas-
kets.

Valves - intake/exhaust

250-300

Yearly

Check cold.

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Spark plug

250

Yearly

Replace and gap new.

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Cylinder head and piston

500

5 years

Remove carbon.

Cylinder head and piston

500

5 years

Check valve seats for carbon buildup; clean if necessary.

Rear axle

500

5 years

Replace fluid.

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Summary of Contents for OX 400 2020

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 699814 A...

Page 2: ...crease its sta bility or increase the speed beyond the factory specifications Such modifications can cause serious per sonal injury or death The manufacturer prohibits and disclaims responsibility for...

Page 3: ...L GASOLINE Starting MODEL YEAR 2020 MANUFACTURER INFORMATION Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc 1451 Marvin Griffin Road Augusta Georgia USA 30906 3852 Dealer 800 286 4804 Consumer 877 294 6727 www trac...

Page 4: ...essories department These are original instructions as defined by 2006 42 EC The manufacturer maintains the right to change the design of the vehicle without responsibility to make the changes on unit...

Page 5: ...TIRE PRESSURE 11 OPERATOR SAFETY 11 Unauthorized Operation 12 Operating without Instruction 12 Alcohol or Drugs 12 Passenger 13 Before Operating 13 Load Operation 13 Fuel Handling Guidelines 13 Carbo...

Page 6: ...19 TRUCK BED 20 Manual Bed Release Lever 20 OPERATION SAFETY 21 BEFORE INITIAL USE 21 PRE RIDE INSPECTION 21 ENGINE BREAK IN 22 CVT BELT BREAK IN 22 FUEL 22 STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE 23 Starti...

Page 7: ...owering Vehicle 39 VEHICLE CLEANING AND CARE 40 Washing the Vehicle 40 Polishing the Vehicle 40 TIRES 40 Tire Pressure 41 Tire Repair 41 Tire Replacement 41 WHEELS 41 Wheel Removal 41 Wheel Installati...

Page 8: ...est 50 BATTERY 51 Battery Cleaning 51 Battery Charging 51 Discharged Battery 52 Battery Disposal 52 Battery Storage 52 TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE 52 Hauling the Vehicle 52 Towing the Vehicle 53 VEHICLE...

Page 9: ...tification applicable at the time of manufacture MANUFACTURER S INTENDED USE This vehicle is designed and manufactured for off road use only Use on public streets roads or highways is illegal in most...

Page 10: ...rial such as sand Dis pose in accordance with local state and federal regulations for acid and lead compounds Contact local or state environmental authorized people for the disposal information Vehicl...

Page 11: ...54 R F I O F R F I O R N I O R F N 1 READ THE MANUAL 3 USE CAUTION IN BAD WEATHER 10 NO OPERATION ON PUBLIC ROADS 9 NO OPERATION IF USING DRUGS OR ALCOHOL 11 EXIT VEHICLE WHEN LIGHTNING IS IN AREA 8 M...

Page 12: ...RSONAL INJURY AND WILL VOID THE VEHICLE WARRANTY 608527 74099 G01 DO NOT STAND BEHIND DUMP BED KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS AWAY FROM DUMP BED DO NOT FILL GAS CAN IN LOAD BED MAX SIDE SLOPE 14 HIGH CENTER O...

Page 13: ...XIMUM CARGO LOAD MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY Exceeding the weight capacities can cause the loss of vehicle control and possible injury or death Do not exceed the maximum cargo load capacity Do not exceed...

Page 14: ...g turns Decrease the speed when driving on wet or slippery surfaces Bring the vehicle to a complete stop before moving the direction selector Do not exceed the cargo or vehicle weight capacities Do no...

Page 15: ...maximum weight capacity driving over obstacles towing climbing a hill Fuel Handling Guidelines Gasoline is flammable and can be explosive in some conditions Use the following guidelines when handling...

Page 16: ...gles Do not turn at high speeds Practice turning at slow speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds Driving Uphill Do not climb hills that are too steep for the vehicle or your driving abilitie...

Page 17: ...l injury or death Serious injury or death can occur if the instructions and procedures shown in this owner s manual are not followed Read this entire manual and all product labels carefully Follow the...

Page 18: ...16 SAFETY...

Page 19: ...t of the steering column and will accommodate a larger beverage container 12V OUTLET Excessive use of accessories that are connected to the outlet can drain the battery A 12V auxiliary outlet is locat...

Page 20: ...he brake will release when you press the accelerator pedal and can cause the vehicle to move suddenly This is a feature to make sure the vehicle is not driven with the parking brake engaged Pressing t...

Page 21: ...re the fuel cap is reinstalled after filling the tank Do not operate the vehicle with out the fuel cap correctly installed and tightened The fuel cap is located on the passenger side of the vehicle Se...

Page 22: ...ee HAULING CARGO on page 26 and DUMPING THE TRUCK BED on page 28 The tailgate can be opened for loading and unloading cargo Open the tailgate latches and lower the tailgate Lift the tailgate and secur...

Page 23: ...n accident Check the items in the table to help ensure safe and reliable operation Item Check Page Brake system pedal travel Check for proper operation 50 Parking brake Ensure vehicle does not roll wh...

Page 24: ...ame or electrical items that can cause a spark Wear eye protection to protect from splashed fuel and fuel vapors Never use cigarettes in or near the area where refueling is done or fuel is stored Insp...

Page 25: ...oll back keep the brake fully pressed until the engine has started Remove the ignition key when exiting the vehicle to prevent accidental starting or unau thorized use To decrease the risk of permanen...

Page 26: ...s that are above the maximum recommended speed Apply constant brake pressure when descending a hill to control the speed of the vehicle DRIVING WITH A PASSENGER All passengers must be at least 59 in 1...

Page 27: ...l that you are losing control of the vehicle steer downhill if possible to regain control DRIVING DOWNHILL When carrying cargo or towing a trailer the weight of the load will increase the braking dist...

Page 28: ...Heavy use of accessories or leaving accessories turned on when the vehicle is not being used can drain the battery and leave insufficient reserve to start the vehicle The vehicle uses a starter genera...

Page 29: ...d allow greater distances for braking when hauling cargo Heavy loads affect braking and handling characteristics Use extra caution when apply ing brakes with a heavily loaded vehicle Avoid terrain or...

Page 30: ...discharge can ignite gasoline vapor and cause an explosion Always put the gasoline container on the ground before filling Never fill a gasoline container in the truck bed Static electricity is built...

Page 31: ...low these guidelines Do not tow more than the recommended towing weight for the vehicle See the following table and the Vehicle Specifications The total capacity of the vehicle operator passenger load...

Page 32: ...30 OPERATION...

Page 33: ...y the wrapped cable allows the drum to pull on the winch cable and move the load If pulling the vehicle itself engage the neutral lock If pulling another vehicle apply the parking brake on the vehicle...

Page 34: ...that the winch is very powerful Change the winching strategy if the current strategy is not working Seek assistance if needed 1 Inspect the vehicle winch winch cable and winch controls for any signs...

Page 35: ...in use is when the winching vehicle itself is stuck Follow these guidelines when winching a stuck vehicle a Release the winch clutch and spool out the necessary length of winch cable b Align the cabl...

Page 36: ...jury or death to anyone in the area When using the winch use the following guidelines To avoid generating high winch cable loads that may exceed the strength of the cable Never use the winching vehicl...

Page 37: ...hicle in a safe area that is free from vehicle and person traffic NOTICE To decrease the risk of engine damage do not operate the vehicle at full throttle for more than 5 seconds if the drive wheels a...

Page 38: ...bs as needed 42 Reverse warning alarm Pre ride Check operation Switches Pre ride Check operation Fluid leakages Pre ride Inspect entire vehicle for leaks CVT belt Pre ride Check condition Engine oil a...

Page 39: ...se or missing hardware S E Air filter 125 6 Months Inspect clean as necessary CVT belt 125 6 Months Inspect for cracks fraying and excessive wear Direction selector 125 6 Months Check for wear and smo...

Page 40: ...res below 40 F 4 C 10W 40 Heavy duty use in air temperatures above 40 F 4 C after 100 hour break in period Brake fluid DOT 3 Fuel 6 0 gal 22 7 L Unleaded 87 octane min 10 ethanol content max See page...

Page 41: ...round Lifting Front 1 Chock the rear wheels to keep the vehicle from rolling back ward 2 Put a jack under the center of the front axle 3 Raise the vehicle with the jack 4 Install jack stands under the...

Page 42: ...not apply wax or polish to matte finish surfaces Use clean or new cloths and pads for polishing Old or reused cloths and pads can contain dirt particles that will scratch the finish TIRES Follow the...

Page 43: ...e tire See Tire Pressure on page 11 Tire Replacement Tire replacement requires a tire mounting machine and must be done by a qualified tire center or an authorized dealer WHEELS Worn improperly inflat...

Page 44: ...esulting in severe injury or death NOTICE Replacement bulbs are available from a local Distributor an authorized Branch or the Service Parts Department Halogen Headlight Bulb Replacement Light compone...

Page 45: ...e intervals indicated in the SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART on page 36 Wear protective gloves to prevent scalding from hot engine oil Check the engine oil level when the engine is warm and the vehicle pa...

Page 46: ...antities with repeated level checks If vehicle is to be stored over winter months it can be stored with old oil left in engine The oil should be changed as part of spring maintenance to remove any moi...

Page 47: ...standards Do not overfill Excessive oil can damage the engine Add oil in small quantities with repeated level checks 1 To allow for possible residual oil left in the engine add slightly less than the...

Page 48: ...e upper jam nut with another wrench Move the lower nut up or down the adjustment bolt until the correct belt tension is achieved 3 Hold the lower nut in place and tighten the upper jam nut against it...

Page 49: ...air filter cartridge 2 Remove the filter from the housing 3 Inspect the cartridge Using compressed air to clean the fil ter cartridge will damage the filter which can cause engine damage 4 A lightly...

Page 50: ...INSPECT CONDITION OF SPARK PLUG ACTION Electrode Sooty Clean carefully with a wire brush Worn or damaged Replace spark plug Condition of plug Fouled indicated by a wet black appearance possibly caused...

Page 51: ...mbination of 0 3 second flashes for the tens place and 1 second flashes for the ones place c Active faults are displayed first then stored faults are displayed d Active faults are displayed whether th...

Page 52: ...vehicle weight and speed No specific braking distance can be reliably specified so it is important to establish a base to test with The test is conducted by engaging the park brake instead of the bra...

Page 53: ...asher 1 Remove corrosion with a wire brush 2 Wash the top and sides of the battery with a solution of 1 tsp 5 ml baking soda 1 cup 236 ml water Wash all metal components near the battery 3 Rinse with...

Page 54: ...is going to be out of operation for three 3 months or longer do the following 1 Remove the battery from the vehicle 2 Make sure the battery is fully charged 3 Store it out of the sun in a cool dry pl...

Page 55: ...toring a vehicle for 30 days or more requires proper preparation to prevent a build up of varnish and gum in the fuel system and corrosion in the engine The following procedure will prepare the vehicl...

Page 56: ...e the tires See Tire Pressure on page 41 6 Add fuel stabilizer 4 oz for a full tank of fuel to the fuel and install the cap securely 7 Remove the spark plug and pour approximately 1 2 oz 15 ml of SAE...

Page 57: ...W Exceeds SAE J1940 Standard Cooling System Air Cooled Balancer Internal Counter Rotating Balance Shaft Ignition Electronic Inductive Spark Magneto Electrical System Starter Generator Solid State Regu...

Page 58: ...nt Front and Rear Tires Desert Eagle 23 x 10 12 4 ply rated Frame Welded steel with DuraShieldTM powder coat Front Body and Finish Injection Molded TPO Rear Body and Finish Injection Molded TPO Noise...

Page 59: ...MAINTENANCE LOG 57 MAINTENANCE LOG Record periodic maintenance in the following maintenance log DATE MILES KM AND HOURS TECHNICIAN SERVICE PERFORMED COMMENTS...

Page 60: ...58 MAINTENANCE LOG DATE MILES KM AND HOURS TECHNICIAN SERVICE PERFORMED COMMENTS...

Page 61: ...MAINTENANCE LOG 59 DATE MILES KM AND HOURS TECHNICIAN SERVICE PERFORMED COMMENTS...

Page 62: ...60 MAINTENANCE LOG DATE MILES KM AND HOURS TECHNICIAN SERVICE PERFORMED COMMENTS...

Page 63: ...6 slippery surfaces 24 stalling on hill 25 traversing hillsides 25 uphill 25 E engine break in 22 starting 23 engine oil capacity 38 recommended 38 F fluids capacities 38 recommended 38 fuel add 22 ga...

Page 64: ...chart 36 seat bottom 19 serial number labels 8 shock loading winch 34 slippery surfaces 24 spark plugs 48 specifications vehicle 55 steering wheel 18 storage compartments 19 switches key 17 T tires 40...

Page 65: ...osition before pressing the accelera tor pedal Decrease speed before and during turns Bring the vehicle to a complete stop before moving the direction selector See SPECIFICATIONS on page 47 for the ve...

Page 66: ...ice Parts Manuals and Repair Manuals are available from the manufacturer Copyrighted Material This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express permission of the manufacturer T...

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