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GENERAL INFORMATION & ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Repair and Service Manual
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Dangers and Warnings.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Some maintenance items must be serviced more frequently on
vehicles used under severe driving conditions.
This vehicle will give years of satisfactory service provid-
ing it receives regular maintenance. Refer to the Peri-
odic Service Schedule for appropriate service intervals
(Ref. Fig. 4). Refer to Lubrication Point for appropriate
lubrication location (Ref. Fig. 2).
Do not use more than three (3) pumps of grease for
each grease fitting at any one time- Excess grease
may cause grease seals to fail or grease migration into
areas that could damage components.
Putting more than three pumps of grease in a grease fit-
ting could damage grease seals and cause premature
bearing failure.
REAR AXLE
The only maintenance required for the first five years is
the periodic inspection of the lubricant level. The rear
axle is provided with a lubricant level check/fill plug
located on the bottom of the differential. Unless leakage
is evident, the lubricant need only be replaced after five
years. The procedure to follow for checking the rear axle
lubricant level is in the REAR AXLE section.
BRAKES
After the vehicle has been put into service, it is recom-
mended that the brakes be checked daily by performing
a brake test.
To prevent severe injury or death resulting
from operating a vehicle with improperly oper-
ating brake system, the braking system must
be properly maintained. All driving brake tests
must be done in a safe location with regard for
the safety of all personnel.
For information on conducting a brake test, refer to
BRAKES section.
TIRES
Tire condition should be inspected per the Periodic Ser-
vice Schedule. Inflation pressures should be checked
when the tires are cool. Be sure to reinstall valve dust
cap after checking or inflating. For additional informa-
tion, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES section.
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
Refer to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM for information regard-
ing light bulb replacement.
VEHICLE CLEANING AND CARE
When pressure washing vehicle, do not use pressure in
excess of 700 psi (4825 kPa). To prevent cosmetic
damage, do not use any abrasive or reactive solvents
to clean plastic parts.
Fig. 1 Initial Service Chart
Fig. 2 Lubrication Point
ITEM
SERVICE OPERATION
Batteries
Charge batteries
Seats
Remove protective plastic covering
Brakes
Check operation and adjust if necessary
Establish acceptable stopping distance
Check hydraulic brake fluid level
Tires
Check air pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS)
Portable
Charger
Remove from vehicle and properly mount
NOTICE
View From Underside Of Vehicle
Rack Ball Joint
Ref Lub 1
