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MAINTENANCE
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal before you service the vehicle to prevent accidental
To decrease the risk of electrical arc, which can cause a battery explosion, dis-
able all electrical loads from the battery before you remove the battery wires.
Use insulated wrenches to decrease the risk of a wrench that falls on a battery to cause a short-
The electrolyte in a battery is an acid solution which can cause burns to the skin and eyes. Com-
pletely clean all electrolyte spills that contact the body and eyes with clear water. Contact a physi-
Neutralize electrolyte spills with a solution of 2 teaspoons (10 ml) sodium bicarbonate (baking
Be careful when you use the aerosol containers near battery terminals. Use a metal container that
The vehicle owner and service technician must carefully follow the procedures recommended in this manual. The pre-
ventative maintenance, applied at recommended intervals, keeps the vehicle dependable and decreases the costs for
the repairs. Refer to the Periodic Service Schedule for service and intervals. Refer to Lubrication Points for correct lubri-
cation locations.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
To increase the life of a vehicle that is used in harsh conditions, some maintenance must be done more often
than recommended in the Periodic Service Schedule. For example: high or low temperatures, high dust and
To access the powertrain for normal maintenance, lift or remove the seat and remove the rear access panel. For major
repairs, refer to the applicable Technician's Repair and Service Manual.
Some service procedures make it necessary to lift the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING THE VEHICLE for correct lift procedure
and safety information.
Tire Inspection
Tire condition should be inspected per the Periodic Service 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 rear axle for lubricant leakage.
Unless leakage is evident, the lubricant need only be replaced after five years. Refer to the Service and Repair Manual
for the fluid replacement procedure.
FOUR CYCLE ENGINE
The engine is an air cooled, 4-stroke, OHV, single cylinder gasoline engine. It incorporates a pressure fed lubrication
positive displacement oil pump with a cartridge type full flow oil filter and a counter rotating balance shaft.
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Wear eye protection when you service the vehicle. Be careful when you do
work around batteries, use solvents or compressed air.
circuit. A battery short-circuit can cause an explosion.
cian immediately.
soda) mixed in 1 quart (1 liter) of water. Clean with water.
has insulation to prevent an explosion.
dirt conditions, high use with maximum load.
operation.
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