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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
HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID ✓ Check level, add if required and check for leakage (DOT 3)
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, lines, filters, pump, carburetor
✓ Check fuel lines for cracks/deterioration
THROTTLE/GOVERNOR LINKAGE ✓ Check operation and governed speed
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)
✓ Check shift cable spring length
KING PINS
✓ Check for excessive play and tightness of retaining nuts
♦ Lubricate, use wheel bearing grease
STEERING ASSEMBLY
♦ Lubricate linkage, use wheel bearing grease
✓ Check bellows and pinion seal for damage or grease leakage
TIE RODS/LINKAGES ♦ Lubricate, use wheel bearing grease
REAR AXLE ✓ Check for unusual noise and loose or missing mounting hardware
AIR CLEANER ▲ Replace
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.
ANNUAL - 250-300 HOURS (includes items listed in previous tables & the following)
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
♦ Adjust, see Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
♦ Pack, use multi-purpose grease
REAR AXLE
✓ Check lubricant, add lubricant (SAE 30 oil) as required
▲ Replace lubricant after 5 years
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 .028 - .030 in. (.71 - .76 mm)
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)
TIMING BELT ✓ Check tension, signs for signs of wear/damage
CARBURETOR ♦ Clean
CYLINDER HEAD AND PISTONS
♦ Remove carbon from cylinder head and pistons
✓ Check valve seats for carbon buildup and clean as required
Fig. 36 Periodic Service Schedule