Periodic Service
10
-9
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury:
Be sure to stop the engine
and
remove the key when attempting to
make the following checks
and
c
h
anges.
N
ever fail to check the fuel lines
periodically the fuel lines are subjec
t
to wear and aging fuel may leak out
o
nto the running engine causing a
fire.
The fuel line connections should
be
c
hecked annually or every 100
service hours whichever comes first.
1.
Park the vehicle on a flat surface
and
raise the cargo bed.
2. The fuel line is made of rubble and ag
es
regardless
of service
period.
3
. If the fuel line and clamps are found to
be damaged or deteriorated replace
them.
4.
Check fuel filter if it is clogged by debr
is
or contaminated with water replace it.
IM
PORTANT
When the fuel line is disconnected for
maintenance or repair, close both ends of
the fuel line with a piece of clean cloth or
paper to prevent dust and dirt from entering.
Particular, care must be taken not to admit
dust and dirt into the fuel pump entrance.
Even a small amount of dust or dirt cause
premature wear and malfunction of the fuel
pump and injector components.
① fuel pump ② fuel line
③ Ex
it pipe
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Checking battery condition
DANGER
If you store a battery in a diminished state of
charge you will probably have to replace the
battery.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury
Never remove the battery while the
engine is running
.
Keep electroly
te away from eyes, hands
and clothes. If you are spattered with it,
wash it away completely with wa
ter
imm
ediately and get medical attention.
Wear eye protection and rubber gloves
when working around the battery.
The factory –installed battery is non-refillable
type if the battery is weak, charge the battery or
replace it with new one.
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Battery charging
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury