Kubota SIDEKICK RTV-XG850 Operator's Manual page 6

1. 12 V electric outlet ..................................................................................................................................... 37
2. Utility box ................................................................................................................................................... 38
3. Glove box and glove box cover (if equipped) ............................................................................................ 38
OPERATING TECHNIQUES............................................................................................................................... 38
1. Differential lock .......................................................................................................................................... 38
2. Unfamiliar terrain ....................................................................................................................................... 39
3. Driving in reverse....................................................................................................................................... 39
4. Driving in "4WD" ........................................................................................................................................ 39
5. Turning the vehicle .................................................................................................................................... 40
6. Hills ............................................................................................................................................................ 40
7. Traversing hillsides .................................................................................................................................... 41
8. Sliding and skidding................................................................................................................................... 41
9. Driving through water ................................................................................................................................ 41
CARGO BED..............................................................................................................................43
CARGO BED....................................................................................................................................................... 43
1. Cargo bed general caution ........................................................................................................................ 43
2. Max. cargo load ......................................................................................................................................... 43
3. Cargo bed tailgate ..................................................................................................................................... 44
4. Raising and lowering the cargo bed .......................................................................................................... 45
TIRES AND WHEELS................................................................................................................46
TIRES.................................................................................................................................................................. 46
1. Inflation pressure ....................................................................................................................................... 46
2. Tire type and use ....................................................................................................................................... 46
WHEELS ............................................................................................................................................................. 46
SHOCK ABSORBERS ........................................................................................................................................ 47
1. Shock absorber spring adjustment ............................................................................................................ 47
TOWING AND TRANSPORTING ..............................................................................................48
TOWING AND TRANSPORTING ....................................................................................................................... 48
1. Rear trailer hitch (if equipped) ................................................................................................................... 48
2. Front trailer hitch (if equipped)................................................................................................................... 48
3. Winch mount bracket ................................................................................................................................. 48
4. Transport the vehicle safely....................................................................................................................... 49
MAINTENANCE .........................................................................................................................50
SERVICE INTERVALS........................................................................................................................................ 50
LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT ............................................................................................................... 53
PERIODIC SERVICE .................................................................................................................55
HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD AND TILT THE SEAT ........................................................................................... 55
1. Hood .......................................................................................................................................................... 55
2. Seat ........................................................................................................................................................... 55
HOW TO RAISE THE CARGO BED................................................................................................................... 56
1. Raising and lowering the cargo bed .......................................................................................................... 56
JACK-UP POINT................................................................................................................................................. 56
1. Front end ................................................................................................................................................... 56
2. Rear end .................................................................................................................................................... 56
DAILY CHECK .................................................................................................................................................... 57
1. Walk around inspection ............................................................................................................................. 57
2. Checking around engine............................................................................................................................ 57
3. Checking amount of fuel and refueling ...................................................................................................... 57
4. Checking engine oil level ........................................................................................................................... 59
5. Checking transmission fluid level .............................................................................................................. 59
6. Checking coolant level............................................................................................................................... 60
7. Cleaning radiator screen ........................................................................................................................... 60
8. Checking drain cap .................................................................................................................................... 60
9. Checking brake fluid level.......................................................................................................................... 61
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