Owner`s manual

OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Page 11
Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
Reduce the possibility of accidental starting by
removing and grounding spark plug wires and
disconnecting battery at negative terminal before
servicing.
The electrolyte in a battery is an acid solution
which can cause severe burns to the skin and
eyes. Treat all electrolyte spills to the body and
eyes with extended flushing with clear water.
Contact a physician immediately.
Any electrolyte spills should be neutralized with a
solution of 2 teaspoons (10 ml) sodium bicarbon-
ate (baking soda) dissolved in 1 quart (1 liters) of
water and flushed with water.
Aerosol containers of battery terminal protectant
must be used with extreme care. Insulate metal
container to reduce the possibility of can contact-
ing battery terminals which could result in an
explosion.
It is in the best interest of both vehicle owner and service
technician, to carefully follow the procedures recom-
mended in this manual. Preventative maintenance,
applied at recommended intervals, is the best guarantee
for keeping the vehicle both dependable and economical.
This vehicle will give years of satisfactory service, provid-
ing it receives regular maintenance. Refer to the Periodic
Service Schedule for appropriate service intervals (Ref.
Fig. 14 on page 12). Refer to Lubrication Points for
appropriate lubrication locations (Ref. Fig. 32 on page
21).
To prolong vehicle life, some mainte-
nance items must be serviced more fre-
quently on vehicles used under severe driving conditions such
as extreme temperatures, extreme dust/debris conditions, fre-
quent use with maximum load.
To access powertrain for routine maintenance, lift or
remove seat. For major repair, refer to appropriate Tech-
nician’s Repair and Service Manual.
Some service procedures may require the vehicle to be
lifted. Refer to LIFTING THE VEHICLE for proper lifting
procedure and safety information.
SERIAL NUMBER PLATE LOCATION
The serial number, manufacture date code label and sup-
plemental information labels are on the vehicle. One is
placed on the body below the front, driver side of the
seat. The serial number, manufacture date code label
and supplemental information labels located on the chas-
sis under the seat.
Design changes take place on an ongoing basis. In order
to obtain correct components for the vehicle, the manu-
facture date code, serial number and vehicle model must
be provided when ordering service parts. The serial num-
ber is permanently etched on the frame.