Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
General Safety ................................................... 4
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 5
Setup ........................................................................ 7
1 Installing the Steering Wheel............................ 7
2 Connecting the Battery .................................... 7
3 Checking the Fluid Levels and Tire
Pressure ......................................................... 8
4 Burnishing the Brakes...................................... 8
5 Reading the Manual and Viewing the
Setup Material................................................. 9
Product Overview ................................................... 10
Controls ........................................................... 10
Specifications .................................................. 14
Attachments/Accessories ................................. 14
Before Operation ................................................. 15
Before Operation Safety ................................... 15
Performing Daily Maintenance.......................... 15
Checking the Tire Pressure............................... 15
Adding Fuel ...................................................... 15
Breaking in a New Machine .............................. 16
During Operation ................................................. 16
During Operation Safety ................................... 16
Operating the Cargo Bed .................................. 18
Starting the Engine ........................................... 20
Stopping the Machine ....................................... 20
Loading the Cargo Bed ..................................... 21
After Operation .................................................... 22
After Operation Safety ...................................... 22
Transporting the Machine ................................. 22
Towing the Machine .......................................... 22
Towing a Trailer ................................................ 23
Maintenance ........................................................... 24
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 24
Daily Maintenance Checklist............................. 26
Maintaining the Machine under Special
Operating Conditions .................................... 27
Pre-Maintenance Procedures .............................. 27
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 27
Preparing the Machine for Maintenance............ 27
Lifting the Machine ........................................... 28
Accessing the Hood.......................................... 28
Lubrication .......................................................... 29
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 32
Engine Safety ................................................... 32
Servicing the Air Filter....................................... 32
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 34
Servicing the Spark Plugs................................. 35
Adjusting the High/Low Idle .............................. 36
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 36
Inspecting Fuel Lines and Connections............. 36
Replacing the Fuel Filter ................................... 36
Servicing the Carbon Canister .......................... 37
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 41
Electrical System Safety ................................... 41
Servicing the Battery......................................... 41
Replacing the Fuses ......................................... 43
Maintaining the Headlights ............................... 43
Drive System Maintenance .................................. 45
Components ................................................. 45
Adjusting the Front Wheel Alignment ................ 46
Checking the Transaxle-Fluid Level .................. 47
Changing the Transaxle Fluid ........................... 47
Checking and Adjusting Neutral........................ 48
Maintaining the Primary-Drive Clutch................ 48
Reducing the Top Speed................................... 49
Cooling System Maintenance .............................. 50
Cleaning the Engine-Cooling Areas .................. 50
Brake Maintenance ............................................. 50
Inspecting the Brakes ....................................... 50
Adjusting the Parking-Brake Handle ................. 50
Adjusting the Brake Cables............................... 51
Checking the Brake-Fluid Level ........................ 52
Changing the Brake Fluid ................................. 52
Belt Maintenance ................................................ 53
Chassis Maintenance........................................... 54
Adjusting the Cargo-Bed Latches ..................... 54
Cleaning .............................................................. 54
Washing the Machine ....................................... 54
Storage ................................................................... 55
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