User manual

21Section 5 — Product care
2. Shake loosened particles out of the screen
assembly and lightly clean the screen with
wire brush. Soak in solvent and clean with
wire brush if necessary.
3. If there is any damage, the assembly must
be replaced.
4. Return the spark arrester (a) to the muffler (b)
and reinstall the bolts.
Muffler
1. Visually check the muffler for cracks or holes
in the body, weldment or pipes at regular
intervals.
2. USDA Forestry Division approval requires
clearance between spark arrester sleeve and
muffler body to be no larger than 0.023”
(0.584 mm).
3. Replace the entire muffler if it is damaged.
4. Do not operate the vehicle with a damaged
muffler.
Storage
WARNING
Do not clean the vehicle when the engine is running. To
avoid the danger of exhaust fume poisoning, do not operate
the engine in a closed building without proper ventilation.
When storing, remove the key from the key switch to avoid
unauthorized persons from operating the vehicle and
getting injured.
If you intend to store your vehicle for an extended
period of time, follow the procedures outlined below.
These procedures will insure that the vehicle is
ready to operate with minimum preparation when
it is removed from storage.
1. Check the bolts and nuts for looseness and
tighten if necessary.
2. Apply grease to vehicle areas where bare
metal will rust also to pivot areas.
3. Unload from the cargo bed.
4. Inflate the tire to 20 psi.
5. Change the engine oil and run the engine
to circulate oil throughout the engine
block and internal moving parts for about 5
minutes.
6. With all implements lowered to the ground,
coat any exposed rods with grease (if
equipped).
7. Remove the battery from the vehicle. Store
the battery following the battery storage
procedures.
8. Keep the vehicle in a dry place where the
vehicle is sheltered from the elements.
Cover the vehicle.
9. Keep the vehicle indoors in a dry area that
is protected from sunlight and excessive
heat. If the vehicle must be stored outdoors.
Cover it with a waterproof tarpaulin.
10. Put boards under the tires to keep
dampness away from tire.
11. Keep the tries out of direct sunlight and
extreme heat.
Important: When washing the vehicle, be
sure to stop the engine. Allow sufficient
time for the engine to cool before washing.
Do not wash with a high-pressure pressure
washer. Cover the vehicle after the muffler
and the engine have cooled down.
Removing the Vehicle from Storage
1. Check the tire air pressure and adjust to
recommended pressures indicated on
vehicle.
2. Install battery. Before installing the battery,
make sure it is fully charged.
3. Check all fluid levels (engine oil, axle case
oil, engine coolant and any attached
implements).
4. Start the engine. Check to see if the engine
cooling fan works. Observe all gauges.
5. If all gauges are functioning properly and
reading normal and the cooling fan is
working, move the vehicle outside.
6. Once outside, park the vehicle and let the
engine idle for at least five minutes. Shut
the engine off and work around vehicle
and make a visual inspection looking for
evidence of oil or water leaks.
7. With the engine fully warm up. Release the
parking brake and test the brakes for proper
adjustment as you move forward. Adjust the
parking brake as necessary.
Notes