Owner`s manual

OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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TIRE INSPECTION
Tire condition should be inspected per the Periodic Service Schedule
(Ref Fig. 24 on page 3-26). Inflation pressures should be checked
when the tires are cool. Be sure to install the valve dust cap after check-
ing or inflating.
REPLACING THE FUEL FILTER
To prevent a possible explosion, do
not smoke near the fuel tank or in an
area where gasoline is being han-
dled. Do not perform procedures involving the fuel system
near open fire or electrical items which could produce a
spark.
Do not handle gasoline in an area that is not adequately ven-
tilated.
Always wear safety glasses to prevent possible eye injury
from gasoline or gasoline vapor.
Using a pair of pliers, squeeze the tabs of the clamps together and slide
them off the filter inlet and outlet. Pull the fuel filter up higher than the
fuel pump to reduce the amount of gas that may spill. Twist and pull the
hose from the tank off the filter first and plug. Then twist and pull filter
out of the hose from the fuel pump and discard.
Orient direction of new fuel filter according to the
FLOW arrow on the side of filter.
Install new fuel filter and reposition the clamps over the inlet and outlet.
ANNUAL - 250-300 HOURS (includes items listed in previous tables & the following)
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS ✓ Check and adjust as required, see Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
REAR AXLE ✓ Check lubricant, add lubricant (SAE 30 oil) as required
SERVICE BRAKES
♦ Clean and adjust, see Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
✓ Check brake shoe linings, see Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
FUEL FILTER ♦ Replace
SPARK PLUGS ♦ Replace, gap new plugs (Ref. Capacities and Replacement Parts on page 3-40)
MUFFLER/EXHAUST ✓ Check mounting hardware; check for leaks at head and muffler gaskets
VALVES ✓ Check cold (intake/exhaust) per Technician’s Repair and Service Manual
500 HOURS (includes items listed in previous tables & the following)
TIMING BELT ✓ Check tension and for signs of wear/damage, replace if worn or damaged
CARBURETOR LINKAGE ♦ Clean
CYLINDER HEAD AND PISTONS
♦ Remove carbon from cylinder head and pistons
✓ Check valve seats for carbon buildup and clean as required
Fig. 24 Periodic Service Schedule
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