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SECTION 2 -
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/TUNE-UP
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Periodic Maintenance Chart .................................... 2-2
Lubrication Points.................................................... 2-3
Battery..................................................................... 2-3
Fuses ...................................................................... 2-4
Air Cleaner/Filter ..................................................... 2-4
Valve/Tappet Clearance
(Feeler Gauge Procedure) ................................... 2-6
Valve/Tappet Clearance
(Valve Adjuster Procedure) .................................. 2-6
Testing Engine Compression................................... 2-7
Spark Plug............................................................... 2-7
Muffler/Spark Arrester ............................................. 2-8
Gas/Vent Hoses ...................................................... 2-8
Adjusting Engine RPM (Idle) ................................... 2-8
Engine/Transmission Oil - Filter............................... 2-9
Front Differential/Rear Drive Lubricant .................. 2-10
Tires ...................................................................... 2-11
Steering Components ........................................... 2-11
Driveshaft/Coupling ............................................... 2-11
Suspension/Shock Absorbers/Bushings ............... 2-11
Nuts/Bolts/Cap Screws.......................................... 2-12
Ignition Timing ....................................................... 2-12
Headlight/Taillight-Brakelight ................................. 2-12
Switches ................................................................ 2-13
Low Range/High Range/Neutral/Reverse Lever.... 2-13
Frame/Welds ......................................................... 2-14
Electrical Connections........................................... 2-14
Hydraulic Brake System ........................................ 2-14
Parking Brake........................................................ 2-16
Burnishing Brake Pads.......................................... 2-18
Coolant .................................................................. 2-18
Checking/Replacing V-Belt .................................... 2-18
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