GASOLINE UTILITY VEHICLES
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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
DIRECTION SELECTOR ✓ Check attachment, adjust as required
ENGINE ✓ Check for unusual noise, vibration, acceleration, oil leaks
STARTER/GENERATOR BELT ✓ Check for tension, wear, cracks
COOLING FAN ✓ Check for build-up of foreign matter inside blower housing and fins, clean if required
STEERING ASSEMBLY ✓ Check for abnormal play, tightness of all hardware
TIE RODS/LINKAGES ✓ Check for excessive play, bent components or loose connections
REAR AXLE ✓ Check for leakage, add SAE 30 oil as required
QUARTERLY - 50 HOURS (includes items listed in previous tables & the following)
FRONT AXLE ✓ Check for damage to axle and loose or missing hardware
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS ✓ Check for oil leakage and loose fasteners
FRONT SPRINGS ✓ Check for loose hardware, cracks at attachments
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ✓ Check for unusual tire wear, align if required
PARKING (PARK) BRAKE
✓ Check for bent/binding linkage rod
✓ Check for damage or wear to latch arm or catch bracket
♦ Lubricate, use light oil. DO NOT LUBRICATE CABLES OR BRAKE LATCH
REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS ✓ Check for oil leakage, loose mounting hardware
ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ✓ Check coil/spark plug wires for cracks/loose connections
FUEL SYSTEM
✓ Check for leaks at tank, cap, lines, filters, pump, carburetor
✓ Check fuel lines for cracks/deterioration
THROTTLE/GOVERNOR LINKAGE ✓ Check operation and governed speed
SEMI-ANNUAL - 125 HOURS (includes items listed in previous tables & the following)
DIRECTION SELECTOR ✓ Check for wear and smooth movement (lubricate shaft with light oil if required)
KING PINS
✓ Check for excessive play and tightness of retaining nuts
♦ Lubricate, use wheel bearing grease
STEERING ASSEMBLY ♦ Lubricate linkage, use wheel bearing grease
REAR AXLE ✓ Check for unusual noise and mounting hardware
AIR CLEANER ✓ Check filter element, clean/replace as required
ANNUAL - 250-300 HOURS (includes items listed in previous tables & the following)
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
♦ Adjust, see Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
♦ Pack, use wheel bearing grease
REAR AXLE
✓ Check lubricant, if oil seepage is evident, add lubricant (SAE 30 oil) as required
▲ Replace lubricant after 5 years
SERVICE BRAKES
♦ Clean and adjust per Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
✓ Check brake shoe linings, wear limit .06" (1.5 mm)
ENGINE OIL ▲ Replace, DO NOT OVERFILL, with SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40, SF, SG, CC oil
FUEL FILTER ✓ Check for dirt buildup
OIL FILTER ♦ Clean in solvent (at oil change), replace ‘O’ ring if required
SPARK PLUGS ♦ Gap .028 - .030 in. (.71 - .76 mm), replace if required
MUFFLER/EXHAUST ✓ Check mounting hardware; check for leaks at head and muffler gaskets
VALVES ✓ Check cold at cam (intake/exhaust), adjust as required
TIMING BELT ✓ Check tension, and for signs of wear/damage, replace if worn or damaged
Fig. 43 Periodic Service Schedule
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