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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Caution symbols
The meanings of each caution symbol
on the top of the 12-volt battery are as
follows:
� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
No smoking, no naked
flames, no sparks
Battery acid
Shield eyes
Note operating instruc-
tions
Keep away from children
Explosive gas
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accord-
ance with maintenance schedules
and treadwear.
Checking tires
Check if the treadwear indicators are
showing on the tires. Also check the
tires for uneven wear, such as excessive
wear on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition and
pressure if not rotated.
New tread
A
Worn tread
B
Treadwear indicator
C
The location of treadwear indicators is
shown by a "TWI" or "
molded into the sidewall of each tire.
" mark, etc.,