Owner`s manual

OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
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TIRE INSPECTION
Tire condition should be inspected per the Periodic Ser-
vice Schedule (Ref. Fig. 19 on page 15). Inflation pres-
sures should be checked when the tires are cool. Be sure
to install the valve dust cap after checking or inflating.
PARK BRAKE
9Check for bent/binding linkage rod
9Check for damage or wear to latch arm or catch bracket
 Lubricate as req uired, use light oil. DO NOT LUBRICATE CABLES OR BRAKE
LATCH
REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS 9Check for oil leakage, loose mounting hardware
ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9Check coil/spark plug wires for cracks/loose connections
FUEL SYSTEM
9Check for leaks at tank, cap, system lines, filters, pump, carburetor
9Check system lines for cracks/deterioration
THROTTLE/GOVERNOR LINKAGE 9Check operation and governed speed
HARDWARE AND FASTENERS
9Check for loose or missing hardware and components
 Tighten or replace missing hardware
SEMI-ANNUAL - 125 HOURS (includes items listed in previous tables & the following)
BATTERY Clean battery & terminals
DIRECTION SELECTOR 9Check for wear and smooth movement (lubricate shaft with light oil if required)
KING PINS 9Check for excessive play and tightness of retaining nuts
STEERING ASSEMBLY 9Check bellows and pinion seal for damage or grease leakage
RACK END BALL JOINT  Lubricate, use wheel bearing grease
REAR AXLE 9Check for unusual noise and loose or missing mounting hardware
AIR FILTER ELEMENT 9Check filter element, clean/replace as required
OIL FILTER SReplace (at oil change)
ENGINE OIL
SReplace with SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 that meets or exceeds SF, SG, CC oil,
DO NOT OVERFILL
DRIVE BELT 9Check for cracks, fraying and excessive wear
ANNUAL - 250-300 HOURS (includes items listed in previous tables & the following)
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS 9 Check and adjust as required, see Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
REAR AXLE 9Check lubricant, add lubricant (Ref Fig. 38 on page 25) as required
SERVICE BRAKES
Clean and adjust, see Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
9Check brake shoe linings, see Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
9Check level, add if required (DOT 3) and check for leakage
FUEL FILTER S Replace
SPARK PLUG S Replace, gap new plug (Ref Fig. 38 on page 25)
MUFFLER/EXHAUST 9Check mounting hardware; check for leaks at head and muffler gaskets
VALVES 9Check cold (intake/exhaust) per Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
500 HOURS (includes items listed in previous tables & the following)
CARBURETOR  Clean
CYLINDER HEAD AND PISTON
 Remove carbon from cylinder head and piston
9Check valve seats for carbon buildup and clean as required
Fig. 19 Periodic Service Schedule