Do not operate starter for more than 15 seconds at a time and wait for 30 to 60 second before
trying again.
Do not add cold water to hot engine as this can lead to crack in crankcase and other associated
parts.
Fuel pump setting should not be tempered.
Check wheel nut torques after driving 150 kms or 250kms regularly.
Do not apply radial tyres and cross ply tyres on the same axle. Tyre on the same axle must be of
the same type and nominal size.
Check radiator hoses and clamps for leakages and tightness.
Check fan belt tension and adjust if necessary.
Drain cooling system and fill recommended coolent every 20,000 Kms or 2 years which ever is
earlier.
Check lever control valve, if found excessive play in control lever unit must be replaced or over
hauled. Excessive play indicates probable bear on the cam, pin, plunger face or a week or
distorted plunger return spring.
Check and tighten front and rear engine mounting/other peripheral bolts.
Check and tighten cylinder head nut and bolt for correct torque in correct sequence if found loose.
Change engine oil and oil filter element. First change at 16000 Km, there after every 16000 Km.
Clean oil cooler.
Check engine oil pressure (min 1 Kg/Cm² at idling and 80 degree C engine Temp.
Replace fuel filter element, Primary every 16000 km and secondary element at first time 24000
km there after every 16000 km.
Clean full fuel pumps Stainer every 8000 km.
Lubricate accelerator linkages every 8000 km and pedal shaft etc.
Check FIP control lever return spring.
Check and tighten FIP mounting.
Check and clear air cleaner primary element. Replace air cleaner primary element after two
consecutive cleaning.
Replace air cleaner safety element (at the time of 3rd replacement of primary element or once in a
year whichever earlier).
