OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings.
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The electrolyte in a battery is an acid solu-
tion 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 imme-
diately.
Any electrolyte spills should be neutralized
with a solution of 2 teaspoons (10 ml) sodi-
um bicarbonate (baking soda) dissolved in
1 quart (1 liters) of water and flushed with
water.
Aerosol containers of battery terminal pro-
tectant must be used with extreme care.
Insulate metal container to reduce the pos-
sibility of can contacting 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, ap-
plied at recommended intervals, is the best guarantee
for keeping the vehicle both dependable and economi-
cal.
This vehicle will give years of satisfactory service, pro-
viding it receives regular maintenance. Refer to the Peri-
odic Service Schedule for appropriate service intervals.
To prolong vehicle life, some maintenance items must
be serviced more frequently on vehicles used under
severe driving conditions such as extreme tempera-
tures, extreme dust/debris conditions, and frequent use
with maximum load.
TIRE INSPECTION
Tire condition should be inspected per the Periodic Ser-
vice Schedule . Inflation pressures should be checked
when the tires are cool. Be sure to install the valve dust
cap after checking or inflating.
REAR AXLE
The only maintenance required for the first five years is
the periodic inspection of the lubricant level. The rear
axle is provided with a lubricant level check/fill plug lo-
cated on the bottom of the differential. Unless leakage is
evident, the lubricant needs to be replaced after five
years.
To access the powertrain for routine maintenance, lift or
remove the seat and remove the rear access panel. For
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major repair, refer to the appropriate Technician'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.
CHECKING THE LUBRICANT LEVEL
Clean the area around the check/fill plug and remove
the plug. The correct lubricant level is just below the bot-
tom of the threaded hole. If lubricant is low, add lubricant
slowly until lubricant starts to seep from the hole. Install
the check/fill plug. In the event that the lubricant is to be
replaced, a drain plug is provided at the bottom of the
differential housing.
Fig. 23 Add, Check and Drain Axle Lubricant
CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL
Do not overfill the engine with oil. Too much oil may
cause smoking or cause spark plug fouling.
The oil should be checked with the engine warm. The
vehicle should be on a level surface with the parking
Owner's Guide
Fill / Check Plug
Drain Plug