Owner`s manual

OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE
9 Check  Clean, Adjust, etc. SReplace
To perform service that is listed in this schedule but not described in this manual, contact a local Service Representative or see
the Repair and Service Manual for this vehicle.
NOTE: Some maintenance items must be serviced more frequently on vehicles used under severe driving conditions
DAILY
BEFORE USE:
3 Check service brake general operation
3 Check park brake operation - does it hold on a hill.
3 Check warning device function in reverse
3 Check tire pressure, condition of tires & rims.
3 Check smooth operation of accelerator.
3 Check for loose or missing hardware.
3 Check Battery - state of charge, condition, loose terminals, corrosion, hold down &
hardware
3 Check overall vehicle condition
WEEKLY (includes items listed in previous table & the following)
TIRES
9Examine for cuts, excessive wear and pressure (See GENE RAL SPECIFICA-
TIONS)
WHEELS 9 Check for bent rims, missing or loose lug nuts
COOLING FAN 9Check for build-up of foreign matter inside blower housing and fins, clean if required
ENGINE OIL 9 Check and add if required - DO NOT OVERFILL
STARTER/GENERATOR BELT 9 Check for tension, wear, cracks
MONTHLY - 20 HOURS (includes items listed in previous table & the following)
WIRING 9Check all wiring for loose connections and broken/missing insulation
ACCELERATOR 9Check for smooth movement - DO NOT LUBRICATE CABLE
SERVICE BRAKE
(MECHANICAL BRAKES)
9Conduct brake performance test
PARK BRAKE 9Check brake performance and adjust if required
CHOKE CABLE 9Check for smooth movement and adjustment - DO NOT LUBRICATE CABLE
CARBURETOR LINKAGE 9Check attachment, adjust as required
DIRECTION SELECTOR 9Check attachment, adjust as required
ENGINE 9Check for unusual noise, vibration, acceleration, oil leaks
COOLING FAN 9Check for build-up of foreign matter inside blower housing and fins, clean if required
STEERING ASSEMBLY 9Check for abnormal play, tightness of all hardware
TIE ROD/LINKAGES 9Check for excessive play, bent components or loose connections
REAR AXLE 9Check for leakage, add SAE 30 oil as required
QUARTERLY - 60 HOURS (includes items listed in previous tables & the following)
FRONT AXLE 9Check for damage to axle and loose or missing hardware
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS 9Check for oil leakage and loose fasteners
FRONT SPRINGS 9Check for loose hardware, cracks at attachments
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 9Check for unusual tire wear, align if required
Fig. 19 Periodic Service Schedule