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
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS ✓ Check for oil leakage and loose fasteners
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
ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ✓ Check coil/spark plug wires for cracks/loose connections
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 ♦ Clean in solvent (at oil change), replace ‘O’ rings if required
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 (Ref. Fig. 39 on page 22) 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
FUEL FILTER ▲ Replace
SPARK PLUGS ▲ Replace, gap new plugs (Ref. Fig. 39 on page 22)
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
Fig. 17 Periodic Service Schedule
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