OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
TIRE INSPECTION
Tire condition should be inspected per the Periodic Ser-
vice Schedule (Ref. Fig. 21 on page 16). Inflation pres-
sures should be checked when the tires are cool. Be sure
to install the valve dust cap after checking or inflating.
BRAKES
To reduce the possibility
of severe injury or death,
always evaluate pedal
travel before operating a vehicle to verify some brak-
ing function is present.
All driving brake tests must be done in a safe location
with regard for the safety of all personnel.
Over time, a subtle loss of performance may
take place; therefore, it is important to establish
the standard with a new vehicle.
The Periodic Brake Performance Test should be per-
formed regularly (Ref. Fig. 21 on page 16) as an evalua-
tion of braking system performance. It is useful as a
method of identifying subtle loss of performance over
time.
Periodic Brake Test for Mechanical Brakes
The purpose of this test is to compare the braking perfor-
mance of the vehicle to the braking performance of new
or ‘known to be good’ vehicles or to an established
acceptable stopping distance. Actual stopping distances
will be influenced by weather conditions, terrain, road
surface condition, actual vehicle weight (accessories
installed) and vehicle speed. No specific braking distance
can be reliably specified. The test is conducted by latch-
ing the parking brake to eliminate different pedal pres-
sures and to include the affects of linkage mis-
adjustment.
FRONT SPRINGS ✓ Check for loose hardware, cracks at attachments
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)
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 as required, see Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
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. 21 Periodic Service Schedule
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