
Periodic Service
10-12
months in cold seasons.
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Adjusting toe-in
Proper toe-in
0 to12 mm (0 to 0.47 in)
1. Park vehicle on flat place.
2. Turn steering wheel so front wheels are in
the straight ahead position.
3. Lock the park brake and stop the engine.
4. Measure distance between front tire beads
at rear of tire at hub height.
5. Front distance should be shorter than rear
distance if not adjust tie rod length.
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Wheel-to-wheel distance at front
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Wheel-to-wheel distance at rear
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FRONT
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Adjusting procedures
1. Loosen the lock nut and turn the tie rod to
adjust the rod length until the proper toe-in
measurement is obtained.
2. Retighten the lock nut.
IMPORTANT
Keep the equal length of the left and right
tie-rod.
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Cleaning Muffler
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury:
Before touching any part of an exhaust
system, be absolutely sure that it has
sufficient time to cool!
Always wear safety goggles and face
mask.
The particulate matter contained in the
muffler contains chemicals that are
harmful to people, animals and marine
life.
If you are unable to do this work, have
it done by your dealer.
Cleaning spark arrester of muffler.
Maintenance & cleanout procedure:
The screen type spark arrester should be
removed, cleaned, and inspected after
every 100 hours of use.
1. The spark arrester is located inside of the
muffler body, and fastened with bolts.
2. Loosen the bolts and remove the spark
arrester.
3. Shake loosened particles out of the
screen assembly and lightly clean the
screen with wire brush. Soak in solvent
and again clean with wire brush if
necessary.
4. If any breaks in the screen or welds are
discovered, the assembly must be
replaced.
5. Return the spark arrester to the muffler
body and refasten the bolts.