OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
ing a vehicle with improperly operating brake sys-
tem, the braking system must be properly
maintained. All driving brake tests must be done
in a safe location with regard for the safety of all
personnel.
After the vehicle has been put into service, it is recommended that the
brakes be checked daily by performing the following test:
Depress the brake pedal. The pedal should have some free travel and
then become hard. A brake pedal that has no free travel, excessive
free travel or a spongy feel is indicating that a brake inspection is
required. A brake pedal that falls after it is applied indicates a leak in the
master or wheel cylinders. Check for adequate brake fluid level. Adjust
brakes if required and inspect system for fluid leaks.
PROLONGED STORAGE
To prevent serious injury or
death resulting from a possi-
ble explosion:
Do not handle fuel in an area that is not ade-
quately 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 refueling to
prevent possible eye injury from gasoline or
gasoline vapor.
Keep hands, clothing and jewelry away from
moving parts. Use care not to contact hot
objects. Raise the rear of the vehicle and sup-
port 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 corrosion in the engine.
• Raise the rear of the vehicle and support on jack stands. Refer to
‘Lifting the Vehicle’ for proper lifting procedure and safety informa-
tion.
• 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 page 3-39) 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 manu-
facturer’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 page 3-32).
• Clean body, chassis and engine of debris, mud, chaff or grass
(Refer to page 3-38).
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