Checks & Maintenance
Theses checks should be carried out routinely to insure good perfor-
mance and safe operation.
The VIN or Chassis Number is located on the frame - The Engine Number
is located on the left side on the bottom of the engine.
Check the Engine Oil
The engine oil dipstick and cap are combined and is located on the right
side of the engine. On level ground, remove the dipstick and clean it. Re-
insert it and remove again. The oil level should be visible on the hatched
marking between the lower and upper level. Add oil when appropriate
using SAE 10W-40 oil.
Dipstick Location
VIN Plate
Screen Washer Reservoir
Windscreen Washer
Check the screen washer reservoir level and top-up with a anti freeze
screen wash if required.
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Checks & Maintenance - Con’t
Brakes
Check the brakes for normal performance and adjust free play if neces-
sary. Replace worn brake shoes when worn.
Parking Brake
Check the travel distance of the rear brake lever before the brake begins
to act, this should be in the range of 10 to 20mm from the top of the
brake lever.
Tyres
Checking the tyre pressure
The recommended tyre pressure is 1.75 bar (25psi) for the front tyres and
1.1 bar (15ps1) for the rear.
Tyre Condition
Check the tyre surface that there are no cuts, nails or sharp objects and
that the wheel rim has no dents or deformations.
If the tyre is not in ated to the speci ed pressure, wear will increase and
may give rise to accidents. Too low a tyre pressure, will cause the tyre to
slip or become detached from the rim. It is dangerous to use damaged
or worn tyres as this will weaken the adherence of the tyre to the road
surface and make driving di cult. Replace the tyre if the depth of tread
in the middle of the tyre falls within the following range:- Front Tyre
Minimum Depth 1.5mm - Rear Tyre Minimum Depth 2.0mm (there are
wear markers in the tyre tread).
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