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MAINTENANCE
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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Owner’s Manual
REAR AXLE
The rear axle is provided with a lubricant level check plug located on the driver side at the rear of the housing. Unless
leakage of rear axle lubricant is evident, an annual lubricant check is sufficient.
Checking the Lubricant Level
Tool List Qty.
Socket, 13 mm ............................................................ 1
Ratchet........................................................................ 1
Funnel ......................................................................... 1
Clean the area around the check and fill plugs. Remove the
check plug. The correct lubricant level is just below the bot-
tom of the threaded hole. If lubricant is to be added, remove
the fill plug and add lubricant using a funnel. Add lubricant
slowly until lubricant starts to seep from the check plug
hole. Install the check plug and the fill plug. In the event that
the lubricant is to be replaced, a drain plug is provided at
the bottom of the differential housing.
AIR CLEANER INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
The air cleaner unit on the vehicle is a dry unit. Do not use oil on the filter element or any part of the unit.
Cleaning the Air Filter Element
Do not use compressed air to clean the air filter; doing
so will damage the filter which may result in damage to
the engine.
The air cleaner element is accessible by unsnapping the clips
on the air canister and removing the cover and air filter ele-
ment. Clean inside of cover, canister and dust collector. Install
the element and cover the same way they were removed. Be
sure the positioning arrow on cover is pointing upward and all
clips are fastened securely.
If the element is in acceptable condition, loose dirt may be removed by tapping the filter lightly. Do not use oil on the filter
element or any part of the unit.
Drain Plug
Fill / Check Plug
Dust
Collector
Air Cleaner
Cover
Air Cleaner
Air Filter
Element