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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.
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
To access the powertrain for routine maintenance, lift or remove the seat and remove the rear access panel. 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 proce-
dure 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
Engine Specifications
Engine Model ...................................................FJ400D
Type.................................................... Four Cycle, OHV
Number of Cylinders.................................................... 1
Displacement.......................................................401 cc
Rated Horsepower ............................................... 13 hp
Engine Description
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.
Checking the Oil Level
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Do not overfill engine. Too much oil may cause engine
to smoke or cause spark plug fouling.
Do not overfill engine. Too much oil may cause smoking
or allow oil to enter the air filter enclosure.
The oil should be checked with the engine warm and vehicle
parked on a level surface with the parking brake engaged.
Allow oil to drain into crankcase before checking.
Remove the dipstick and wipe off the entire area with a lint free cloth.
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with maximum load.
Spark Plug Type ..................................... NGK BPR2ES
Spark Plug Gap .................. .028" - .031" (.70 - .80 mm)
Cooling ............................................. Forced Air Cooled
Oil Filter.................................. Cartridge Type Full Flow
Oil Pump .................................... Positive Displacement
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