MAINTENANCE
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
Owner’s Guide
The vehicle owner and service technician must carefully follow the procedures recommended in this manual. The
preventative maintenance, applied at recommended intervals, keeps the vehicle dependable and decreases costs for
repairs. Refer to the Periodic Service Schedule for service and intervals. Refer to Lubrication Points for correct
lubrication locations.
To decrease the risk of damage to the controller or motor, make sure the run/tow switch to is set to the TOW
position before you tow the vehicle.
Before you disconnect or connect a battery or any other wires, make sure the run/tow switch to is set to the
RUN position.
After you connect a battery or any other wires, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before you move the key switch
to the ON position.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
To increase the life of a vehicle that is used in rough conditions, some maintenance must be done more often
than recommended in the Periodic Service Schedule. For example: high or low temperatures, high dust and
dirt conditions, high use with maximum load.
To access the powertrain for normal maintenance, lift or remove the seat and remove the rear access panel. For
major repairs, refer to the applicable Technician’s Repair and Service Manual.
Some service procedures make it necessary to lift the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING THE VEHICLE for correct lift
procedure and safety information.
TIRE INSPECTION
Inspect the tire condition according to the Periodic Service Schedule. Tire inflation pressures must be checked when
the tires are cool. Always install the valve dust cap after you check or inflate the tires.
BRAKES
Always inspect the pedal travel before you operate a vehicle to confirm some brake function is
found.
Make sure you do all brake tests in a safe location with regard to the safety of all personnel.
A subtle loss of performance can occur over time; therefore, it is important to establish the standard with a new
vehicle.
The Periodic Brake Performance Test should be performed regularly as an evaluation of braking system performance.
It is useful as a method of identifying subtle loss of performance over time.
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