Owner`s manual

OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Page 19
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
Drive the vehicle at maximum speed on a flat, dry, clean,
paved surface (Ref. Fig. 27 on page 18). Quickly depress
the brake pedal to latch the parking brake at the line or
marker in the test area and remove foot from pedal. The
vehicle should stop aggressively. The wheel brakes may
or may not lock. Observe the vehicle stopping location or
measure the vehicle stopping distance from the point at
which the brakes were latched. The vehicle should stop
within the ‘normal’ range of stopping distances. If the
vehicle stops more than 4 ft. (1.2 m) beyond the accept-
able stopping distance or pulls to one side, the vehicle
has failed the test and should be tested again.
If the vehicle fails the second test, it should immediately
be removed from service. The vehicle must be inspected
by a qualified mechanic who should refer to the TROU-
BLESHOOTING section in the Technicain’s Repair and
Service Manual.
Hydraulic Front Disc Brakes (If Equipped)
For vehicles equipped with hydraulic front disc brakes,
check master cylinder fluid per PERIODIC SERVICE
SCHEDULE or if there is a decrease in braking effective-
ness. Inspect components for damage or wear. It is
unlikely that fluid will need to be added unless there is a
leak in the system. Raise the front of the vehicle (See
raising the vehicle). Remove passenger side wheel/tire.
Carefully wipe off dirt and debris from master cylinder
and cap before opening. Remove the cap. Using a
mechanics mirror, check to see that fluid is no more than
1/4" below top of reservoir. Add DOT 3 or 4 fluid as
required.
AIR INTAKE AND COOLING FINS
To prevent possible
burns, engine parts
should be kept clean to
reduce risk of overheating and ignition of accumulat-
ed debris.
After every off road use, allow to cool and then check for
a build up of dirt and debris in the air intake and cooling
fins. Dirt and debris may clog the engine’s air cooling
system. Clean areas shown to prevent engine damage
(Ref. Fig. 28 on page 19) (Ref. Fig. 29 on page 19). Keep
linkages, springs and controls clean. Keep area around
muffler free of any combustible material.
REAR AXLE
The rear axle is provided with a lubricant level check plug
located on the driver side at the rear of the housing (Ref.
Fig. 30 on page 20). Unless leakage of rear axle lubricant
is evident, an annual lubricant check is sufficient.
Checking the Lubricant Level
Tool List Qty. Required
Socket, 13 mm, 3/8" drive ........................................... 1
Ratchet, 3/8" drive....................................................... 1
Funnel ......................................................................... 1
Clean the area around the check and fill plugs. Remove
the check plug. The correct lubricant level is just below
the bottom of the threaded hole (Ref. Fig. 30 on page
20). If lubricant is to be added, remove the fill plug and
add lubricant using a funnel. Add lubricant slowly until
lubricant starts to seep from the check plug hole. Install
the check plug and the fill plug. In the event that the lubri-
cant is to be replaced, a drain plug is provided at the bot-
tom of the differential housing.
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Fig. 28 Cleaning Air Intake
Fig. 29 Cleaning the Cooling Fins