Periodic Service
10-14
2. Retighten the lock nut.
IMPORTANT
Keep the equal length of the left and right
tie-rod.
■ Cleaning Muffler
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury:
Before touching any part of an exhaust
system, be absolutely sure 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
harmful to people, animals and marine
life.
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 every
100 hours of use.
1. The spark arrester is located inside of
muffler body, and fastened with bolts.
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
body and refasten the bolts.
IMPORTANT:
Visually check the muffler for cracks or
holes in the body, welds or pipes at
regular intervals.
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 damaged.
Do not operate the vehicle with a
damaged muffler.
① Muffler ② Spark arrester
③ Back cover
EVERY 200 HOURS
■ Changing Engine Oil
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury:
Be sure to stop the engine before
replacing oil.
Allow engine to cool down sufficiently,
oil can be hot and can burn.
1. Park the vehicle on flat surface and raise
the cargo bed.
2. To drain the used oil, remove the drain
plug at the bottom of the engine and
completely additional 1 turn only.
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