Mahindra THAR 2009, Руководство пользователя

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Maintenance Procedure
Vehicle maintenance when out of use
Engine -
Start & run the Engine a few minutes once in a
week. Drive the vehicle a little forward & backward once
a fortnight.
Cooling system -
Add coolant and water in the ratio
indicated in section ‘Radiator’.
Electrical -
Disconnect the terminals of the battery & store
it separately. Smear petroleum jelly on the terminals &
recharge once in a month.
Clutch -
Press the clutch pedal to the floor board in fully
depressed position.
Brakes -
Operate the brake pedal a few times once a week.
Check & top-up brake fluid in master cylinder once in a
month.
Tyres -
Maintain the normal tyre pressure & check it once
in a week. Support the vehicle so that load on the tyres
is relieved & correct the tyre pressure before the vehicle
stands on the wheel.
Body -
Coat rust-proof to all bright metal. Cover up with
upholstery.
Engine
Topping up the Engine Oil
The engine oil level should be maintained
at little below high
mark on the dipstick & must never be allowed to fall below
the
low
. While checking the oil level, park the vehicle on a
level ground with the engine shut down. Withdraw the dipstick
from its holder, clean & refit. Withdraw again & note the level.
Top-up as required with the clean correct grade of engine oil.
Always drain & fill the oil when engine is warm.
Note -
Start the engine, run at a fast idling speed for about
a minute. Stop the engine & after allowing some time oil
level to stabilize, recheck again & top-up if necessary.
z
Do not mix different brands or grades of oil.
z
Lubricating oil filter should be replaced at every
oil change.
Use oil grade as per lubrication chart for ambient up to -
5
0
C. At lower temperature, use oil of lower viscocity grade.
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