General Information
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ring in a thrust application, install the
sharp edge facing away from the part
producing the thrust.
Observe the following when installing
snap rings:
1. Remove and install snap rings
with snap rings pliers. Refer to
Basic Tools in this chapter.
2. In some applications. it may be
necessary to replace snap rings
after removing them.
3. Compress or expand snap rings
only enough to install them. If
overly expanded they lose their
retaining ability.
4. After installing a snap ring. Make
sure it seats completely
5. Wear eye protection when
removing and installing snap
rings
E-clips are used when it is not practical
to use a snap ring. Remove E-clips with
a flat blade screwdriver by prying
between the shaft and E-clip. To install
an E-clip, center it over the shaft groove
and push or tap it into place.
Shop Supplies
Lubricants and Fluids
Periodic lubrication help ensure a long
service life for any type of equipment.
Using the correct type of lubricant is as
important as performing the lubrication
service. Although in an emergency the
wrong type is better than not using one.
The following section describes the
types of lubricants most often required.
Make sure to follow the manufacturer’s
recommendations for lubricant types
Engine Oils
Engine oil for the UTV four stroke
engine is classified by two standards:
the American Petroleum Institute (API)
service classification and The Society of
Automotive Engineers (SAE) viscosity
rating Standard classification. The API
and SAE information is on all oil
container labels. Two letters indicate the
API service classification. The number
or sequence of numbers and letter
(10W-40SG for example) is the oil’s
viscosity rating. The API service
classification and the SAE viscosity
index are not indications of oil quality.
The API service classification standards,
the first letter in the classification S
indicates that the oil is for gasoline
engines. The second letter indicates the
standard the oil satisfies. The
classifications are: MA (high friction
applications) and MB (low frication
applications)
Note:
Refer to Engine Oil and Filter in
Chapter Three for further information
on API, SAE classifications.
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