GENERAL INFORMATION & ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Page A-6
Repair and Service Manual
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ✓ Check for unusual tire wear, align if required
PARK BRAKE
✓ Check for bent/binding linkage rod
✓ Check for damage or wear to latch arm or catch bracket
♦ Lubricate as required, use light oil. DO NOT LUBRICATE CABLES OR BRAKE
LATCH
REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS ✓ Check for oil leakage, loose mounting hardware
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)
BATTERIES ♦ Clean batteries & 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
ANNUAL - 250-300 HOURS (includes items listed in previous tables & the following)
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS ♦ Check and adjust if required (see FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING)
REAR AXLE ✓ Check lubricant, add lubricant (SAE 30 oil) as required
SERVICE BRAKES
(HYDRAULIC BRAKES)
♦ Clean and adjust, see Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
✓ Check brake shoe linings, see Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
✓ Check brake fluid
Fig. 4 Periodic Service Schedule