Safety 4
Safe Operating Practices 4
Supervisor’s Responsibilities 4
Before Operating 4
While Operating 5
Maintenance 6
Vibration Level 7
Symbol Glossary 8
Specifications 10
Check the Crankcase Oil 11
Fuel Tank 11
Recommended Gasoline 11
Before Operating 11
Filling the Fuel Tank 12
Check The Shift Cable Spring Adjustment 12
Check Tire Pressure 13
Think Safety First 14
Controls 14
Accelerator Pedal 14
Brake Pedal 14
Parking Brake 14
Choke Control 14
Operation 14
Gear Shift Selector 15
Ignition Switch 15
Hour Meter 15
Oil Light 15
Light Switch 15
Power Point 15
Fuel Gauge 15
Passenger Hand Holds 15
Pre-Starting Checks 16
Starting The Engine 16
Stopping The Vehicle 16
Parking The Vehicle 16
Cargo Bed 16
Raising the Bed 16
Lowering the Bed 17
Tailgate Latches 17
New Vehicle Break-in 17
Operating Characteristics 18
Passengers 18
Speed 19
Turning 19
Braking 19
Hills 19
Loading and Dumping 20
Transporting The Vehicle 20
Towing The Vehicle 21
Trailer Towing 21
Notation for areas of concern: 22
Daily Maintenance Checklist 22
Maintenance 22
Minimum Recommended Maintenance Intervals23
Heavy-Duty Operation 24
Jacking the Vehicle 25
Neutral Lock Assembly 25
Adjusting The Front Suspension 26
Greasing and Lubrication 26
Service Interval/Specification 26
Where to Add Grease 26
Air Cleaner 27
Service Interval/Specification 27
Removing the Filter Element 27
Cleaning the Filter Element 28
Installing the Filter Element 28
Engine Oil 28
Service Interval/Specification 28
Changing Oil and Filter 29
Fuel System 29
Fuel Lines and Connections 29
Replacing the Fuel Filter 29
Removing Debris From The engine 29
Drive Belt 30
Service Interval/Specification 30
Replacing the Drive Belt 30
Spark Plugs 30
Service Interval/Specification 30
Replacing the Spark Plug 30
Adjusting Ground Speed 31
Changing Transaxle Fluid 31
Brakes 31
Inspecting Brakes 31
Adjusting The brake Pedal 31
Inspecting Tires 32
Front Wheel Toe-in 32
Fuses 32
Battery 32
Service Interval/Specification 32
Removing the Battery 33
Installing the Battery 33
Checking Electrolyte Level 34
Adding Water to the Battery 34
Charging the Battery 34
Storing the Battery 34
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