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MAINTENANCE
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
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VEHICLE CLEANING AND CARE ......................................................................................................................................5-3
Vehicle Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5-3
COMMON SENSE OPERATION .........................................................................................................................................5-4
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS.........................................................................................................................................5-4
REPAIR ...............................................................................................................................................................................5-5
Lifting the Vehicle........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5-5
WHEELS AND TIRES..........................................................................................................................................................5-6
Tire Repair .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5-6
Wheel Installation........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5-7
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT ...........................................................................................................................................5-8
FUSE REPLACEMENT .......................................................................................................................................................5-8
TRANSPORTING VEHICLE ................................................................................................................................................5-9
Towing......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5-9
Hauling........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5-9
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE .........................................................................................................................................5-9
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................................................5-11
Tire Inspection........................................................................................................................................................................................... 5-11
Brakes....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5-11
PERIODIC BRAKE TEST FOR MECHANICAL BRAKES.................................................................................................5-11
REAR AXLE ......................................................................................................................................................................5-12
Checking the Lubrican Level..................................................................................................................................................................... 5-12
LUBRICATION ..................................................................................................................................................................5-12
SYSTEM TEST ..................................................................................................................................................................5-12
HARDWARE......................................................................................................................................................................5-13
PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE.....................................................................................................................................5-14
CAPACITIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS ..........................................................................................................................5-15
BATTERY CHARGING AND MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................5-15
Safety........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5-15
Battery....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5-16
Battery Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5-16
At Each Charging Cycle............................................................................................................................................................................ 5-16
Monthly...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5-17
Electrolyte Level and Water ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5-17
Battery Cleaning........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5-19