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Owner Information
Seat Belts - Check entire seat belt system
for wear and proper operation. Make sure
anchor mountings are tight.
ELECTRICAL
Horn - Operate steering wheel mounted
horn to check operation. (Check optional
air horns if equipped)
Instruments - Check operation of all in-
struments and gauges.
Lights - Check to make sure all lights
(interior, exterior, headlights, etc.) func-
tion properly. Make sure gauge and dash
backlighting is working properly.
Wiring - Check to ensure all wiring is
properly secured and protected. Replace
worn, cracked or chaffed wires and looms.
Make sure factory wiring has not been
compromised by improper splicing or
modifications.
FRAME
Check for cracks and signs of damage. Pay
close attention to highly stressed areas of
the frame such as the boom pivot area.
Contact your dealer for instructions on
frame repair. Do not weld on frame rails
unless directed to do so by your Kalmar
dealer or by the factory.
FUEL SYSTEM
Frequently check throttle linkage for signs
of binding and wear. Throttle should
operate smooth and with minimal effort.
Always replace damaged throttle compo-
nents with factory replacement parts.
PROPELLER SHAFT
Check universal joints for wear. If propel-
ler shaft vibrations occur, stop the vehicle
immediately to prevent serious damage to
the vehicle drivetrain.
STEERING
Be alert to any change or feel in steering
while driving the vehicle. This change or
feel may include a change in steering ef-
fort, unusual sounds when turning, exces-
sive wheel play or pulling to either side.
If a problem is suspected or felt, check
steering components for loose, damaged
or worn parts. All steering components
such as the tie rod and drag link must
be tight.
Check power steering system for leaks and
hose chaffing. Repair any problems before
operating the vehicle. Regularly inspect all
steering linkages.
WARNING - If any of the
above are evident have the
vehicle repaired by a quali-
fied steering technician. Do
not operate this vehicle with bro-
ken, damaged, worn, or non OEM
steering system components.
SUSPENSION
Check condition of front and optional rear
(if installed) suspension components such
as mounting brackets and bushings. Check
for worn and damaged parts.
Check and maintain the specified torque
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