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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 ...........................................................................................................................................5-7
FUSE REPLACEMENT .......................................................................................................................................................5-8
TRANSPORTING VEHICLE ................................................................................................................................................5-8
Towing......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5-8
Hauling........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5-8
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE .........................................................................................................................................5-8
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE..................................................................................................................................................5-9
Tire Inspection............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5-9
Brakes......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5-9
PERIODIC BRAKE TEST FOR MECHANICAL BRAKES.................................................................................................5-10
REAR AXLE ......................................................................................................................................................................5-10
Checking the Lubricant Level.................................................................................................................................................................... 5-10
LUBRICATION ..................................................................................................................................................................5-11
HARDWARE......................................................................................................................................................................5-11
SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................................................5-12
CAPACITIES AND REPLACEMANT PARTS....................................................................................................................5-12
PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE.....................................................................................................................................5-13
BATTERY CHARGING AND MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................5-14
Safety........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5-14
Battery....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5-15
Battery Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5-15
At Each Charging Cycle............................................................................................................................................................................ 5-15
Monthly...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5-15
Electrolyte Level and Water ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5-15
Battery Cleaning........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5-18