Periodic Service
10
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① Wheel-to-wheel distance at front
② FRONT
◆
Adjusting procedures
1. Loosen the lock nut and turn the tie
rod
to adjust the rod length until the proper
t
oe-in measurement is obtained.
2.
Retighten the lock nu
t.
IMPORTANT
Keep the equal length of the left an
d
right tie-rod
.
■
Cleaning Muffler
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury:
Before touching any part of an
exhaust system, be absolutely su
re
that it has sufficient time to cool!
Always wear safety goggles and face
mask
.
The
particulate matter contained in
the muffler contains chemicals that
are harmfu
l to people, animals and
marine lif
e.
If you are unable to do this work,
have it done by your dealer.
Cleaning spark arrester of muffler.
Maintenance & cleanout procedure:
The screen type spark arrester should be
removed, cleaned, and inspected after eve
ry
100
hours of use.
1. The spark arrester is located inside
of
muf
fler body, and fastened with bolt
s.
2. Loosen the bolts and remove the spark
arrester
.
3
. Shake loosened particles out of the screen
assembly and lightly clean the screen with
wire brush. Soak in solvent and again clean
with wire brush if necessary.
4. If any breaks in the screen or welds are
discovered, the assembly must be replaced.
5. Return the spark arrester to the muffler bod
y
and refasten the bolts.
IMPORTANT:
Visually check the muffler for cracks or holes
in the body, weldment or pipes at regular
interval
s.
USDA approval requires clearance between
spark arrester sleeve and muffler body to be
no larger than 0.023”(0.584
mm).
Replace the entire muffler if it is damage
d.
Do not operate the vehicle with a damaged
muffler.
① Muffler ② Spark arrester
③ Back cover
EVERY 200 HOURS
■ Changing Engine Oil