Owner`s manual

OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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TIE RODS/LINKAGES ✓ Check for excessive play, bent components or loose connections
REAR AXLE ✓ Check for leakage, add SAE 30 oil as required
QUARTERLY - 50 HOURS (includes items listed in previous tables & the following)
FRONT AXLE ✓ Check for damage to axle and loose or missing hardware
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS ✓ Check for oil leakage and loose fasteners
FRONT SPRINGS ✓ Check for loose hardware, cracks at attachments
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ✓ Check for unusual tire wear, align if required
PARK BRAKE
✓ Check for bent/binding linkage rod
✓ Check for damage or wear to latch arm or catch bracket
♦ Lubricate as required, use light oil. DO NOT LUBRICATE CABLES OR BRAKE LATCH
REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS ✓ Check for oil leakage, loose mounting hardware
ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ✓ Check coil/spark plug wires for cracks/loose connections
FUEL SYSTEM
✓ Check for leaks at tank, cap, system lines, filters, pump, carburetor
✓ Check system lines for cracks/deterioration
THROTTLE/GOVERNOR LINKAGE ✓ Check operation and governed speed
HARDWARE AND FASTENERS
✓ Check 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 ✓ Check for wear and smooth movement (lubricate shaft with light oil if required)
KING PINS
✓ Check for excessive play and tightness of retaining nuts
♦ Lubricate, use wheel bearing grease
STEERING ASSEMBLY ♦ Lubricate unit and idler arm, use wheel bearing grease
RACK END BALL JOINT ♦ Lubricate, use wheel bearing grease
REAR AXLE ✓ Check for unusual noise and loose or missing mounting hardware
AIR CLEANER ✓ Check filter element, clean/replace as required
OIL FILTER ♦ Clean in solvent (at oil change), replace ‘O’ rings if required
ENGINE OIL ▲ Replace with SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 that meets or exceeds SF, SG, CC oil, DO NOT OVERFILL,
DRIVE BELT ✓ Check for cracks, fraying and excessive wear
Fig. 24 Periodic Service Schedule