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CHAPTER 3
MAINTENCE AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE UTV
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE……………………………………………………………… 84
ENGINE
Adjusting the valve clearance…………………………………………………………… 86
Checking the spark plug ………………………………………………………………… 89
Checking the ignition timing……………………………………………………………… 89
Measuring the compression pressure………………………………………………… 91
Checking the engine oil level …………………………………………………………… 92
Changing the engine oil ………………………………………………………………… 93
CHASSIS
Cleaning the air filter………………………………………………………………… 96
Checking the coolant level …………………………………………………………… 97
Changing the coolant…………………………………………………………………… 98
Checking the coolant temperature warning light …………………………………… 101
Checking the v-belt……………………………………………………………………… 102
Cleaning the spark arrester …………………………………………………………… 103
Adjusting the brake pedal……………………………………………………………… 104
Adjusting the parking brake…………………………………………………………… 105
Checking the brake fluid level ………………………………………………………… 105
Checking the front brake pads………………………………………………………… 106
Checking the rear brake pads………………………………………………………… 106
Checking the brake hoses and brake pipes ………………………………………… 107
Bleeding the hydraulic brake system ………………………………………………… 108
Adjusting the select lever shift rod …………………………………………………… 109
Adjusting the brake light switch ……………………………………………………… 109
Checking the final gear oil level ……………………………………………………… 110
Changing the final gear oil……………………………………………………………… 110
Checking the differential gear oil……………………………………………………… 111
Changing the differential gear oil……………………………………………………… 111
Checking the constant velocity joint dust boots……………………………………… 112
Checking the steering system………………………………………………………… 113
Adjusting the toe-in …………………………………………………………………… 114