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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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FUEL SYSTEM
Check for leaks at tank, cap, system lines, filters, pump, carburetor
Check system lines for cracks/deterioration
THROTTLE/GOVERNOR LINKAGE Check operation and governed speed
HARDWARE AND FASTENERS
Check for loose or missing hardware and components
Tighten or replace missing hardware
SEMI-ANNUAL - 125 HOURS (includes items listed in previous tables & the following)
BATTERY Clean battery & terminals
DIRECTION SELECTOR Check for wear and smooth movement (lubricate shaft with light oil if required)
KING PINS Check for excessive play and tightness of retaining nuts
STEERING ASSEMBLY Check bellows and pinion seal for damage or grease leakage
RACK END BALL JOINT Lubricate, use wheel bearing grease
REAR AXLE Check for unusual noise and loose or missing mounting hardware
AIR FILTER ELEMENT Check filter element, clean/replace as required
OIL FILTER Replace (at oil change)
ENGINE OIL
Replace with SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 that meets or exceeds SF, SG, CC oil,
DO NOT OVERFILL
DRIVE BELT Check for cracks, fraying and excessive wear
ANNUAL - 250-300 HOURS (includes items listed in previous tables & the following)
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS Check and adjust as required, see Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
REAR AXLE Check lubricant, add lubricant as required
SERVICE BRAKES
Clean and adjust, see Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
Check brake shoe linings, see Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
Check level, add if required (DOT 3) and check for leakage
FUEL FILTER Replace
SPARK PLUG Replace, gap new plug
MUFFLER/EXHAUST Check mounting hardware; check for leaks at head and muffler gaskets
VALVES Check cold (intake/exhaust) per Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
500 HOURS (includes items listed in previous tables & the following)
CARBURETOR Clean
CYLINDER HEAD AND PISTON
Remove carbon from cylinder head and piston
Check valve seats for carbon buildup and clean as required
Periodic Service Schedule
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