Routine Maintenance; Lubrication Points; Tire Inspection; Rear Axle - Cushman MINUTE MISER 628808 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

To prolong vehicle life, some maintenance items must be serviced more frequently on vehicles used under severe
driving conditions such as extreme temperatures, extreme dust/debris conditions, or frequent use with maximum
load.
To access the powertrain for routine maintenance, remove the load bed. For 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 pro-
cedure and safety information.
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Lubrication Points

Wheel bearings
and fork pivot
Use maximum of three pumps of grease for each grease fitting -
Over greasing may damage grease seals.
Putting more than three pumps of grease in a grease fitting could
damage grease seals and cause premature bearing failure.

Tire Inspection

Tire condition should be inspected per the Periodic Service Sched-
ule. 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 peri-
Rear axle
odic inspection of the rear axle for lubricant leakage. Unless leak-
check and
age is evident, the lubricant need only be replaced after five years.
fill
Refer to the Service and Repair Manual for the fluid replacement
procedure.
View from underside of vehicle
Check/Fill
Plug

Checking The Lubricant Level

With the vehicle on level ground, clean the area around the check/fill plug and remove plug. The correct lubricant
level is just below the bottom of the threaded hole. If lubricant is low, add as required. Add lubricant slowly until lubri-
cant starts to seep from the hole. Install the check/fill plug. In the event that the lubricant is to be replaced, the vehi-
cle must be elevated and the oil pan removed or the oil siphoned out through the check/fill hole.
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