OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Page 20
Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
Read all of Manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
coat of anti-seize compound and tighten to 18 ft. lbs. (24
Nm) torque.
Fouled spark plugs are indicated by a wet, black appear-
ance. This could be caused by a dirty air filter element or
other restrictions in the air intake system. Incorrectly
adjusted valves, spark plug wires which are in poor con-
dition or poor quality fuel could also contribute to the
problem.
PROLONGED STORAGE
To reduce the possi-
bility of severe inju-
ry or death resulting
from a possible explosion:
Do not handle fuel in an area that is not
adequately ventilated. Do not smoke
near the fuel tank or refuel near open
flame or electrical items which could
produce a spark.
Store vehicle in a clean, dry area. Do not
store in same area as a stove, furnace,
water heater, or other appliance that
uses a pilot light or has a device that can
create a spark.
When refueling, inspect the fuel cap for
leaks or breaks that could result in fuel
spillage.
Always wear safety glasses while refuel-
ing to prevent possible eye injury from
gasoline or gasoline vapor.
Keep hands, clothing and jewelry away
from moving parts. Use care not to con-
tact hot objects. Raise the rear of the
vehicle and support on jack stands
before attempting to run the engine.
Preparing the engine for a prolonged storage period (30
days or more) calls for a few simple steps to prevent a
build up of varnish and gum in the carburetor and corro-
sion in the engine.
• Raise the rear of the vehicle and support on jack
stands. Refer to ‘Lifting the Vehicle’ for proper lift-
ing procedure and safety information.
• Disconnect the fuel hose at the fuel tank and plug
hose.
• With proper ventilation, depress the accelerator
pedal and allow engine to run until it stops due to
lack of fuel.
• Remove spark plugs (Refer to SPARK PLUGS on
page 19) and pour about 1 oz. (30 ml) of engine oil
into each cylinder. Replace spark plugs, ground
spark plug wires and use starter to turn engine
over a few seconds to distribute oil.
• Add a gasoline additive to the tank in accordance
with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Reattach fuel line to tank and drive the vehicle for
several minutes to circulate the additive through
the carburetor.
• While engine is still warm, change oil (Refer to
CHANGING THE OIL on page 14).
• Clean body, chassis and engine of debris, mud,
chaff or grass (Refer to AIR INTAKE AND COOL-
ING FINS on page 18).
HARDWARE
Periodically, the vehicle should be inspected for loose
fasteners. Fasteners should be tightened in accordance
with the Torque Specifications table (Ref Fig. 32 on page
21).
Use care when tightening fasteners and refer to the
Technician’s Repair and Service Manual for specific
torque values.
Generally, three grades of hardware are used in the vehi-
cle. Grade 5 hardware can be identified by the three
marks on the hexagonal head and grade 8 hardware is
identified by 6 marks on the head. Unmarked hardware is
Grade 2 (Ref Fig. 32 on page 21).
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