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Centaur amphibious, off-road utility vehicle Operator's Manual

Centaur amphibious, off-road utility vehicle Operator's Manual (56 pages)

CENTAUR amphibious, off-road utility vehicle

Brand: Centaur | Category: Offroad Vehicle | Size: 0.6 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
5
1 General Information

9
- Amphibious Operation
  9
- Maintenance Procedures
  9
- Wind Chill Factor
  9
- Model Identification
  9
  - Centaur Vehicle Capacity
    11
- Identification and Location of Controls
  11
- Ce Marked Centaurs
  11
- Information Labels
  12
2 General Operating Information

13
- New Vehicle "Break-In" Procedure
  13
- Pre-Operation Checks
  13
- Carrying Passengers and Cargo
  13
- Fueling the Vehicle
  13
  - Centaur 950 and 954 - Gasoline
    14
  - Centaur 950DT - Diesel
    14
- Vented Fuel System
  14
3 Operating Instructions

15
- Steering
  15
- Brakes
  15
- Parking/Emergency Brake
  15
- Throttle Control
  15
- Starting Procedure
  15
  - Gasoline Powered
    15
  - Diesel Powered
    16
- Stopping the Engine
  16
- Selecting and Changing Transmission Gears
  16
- Headlights
  17
4 Driving Procedures

18
- Driving Straight Ahead
  18
- Stopping the Vehicle
  18
- Turning the Vehicle
  18
- Backing the Vehicle up
  18
  - Turning the Vehicle While Backing up
    18
5 Driving Procedures in Unusual Conditions

19
- Remote Area Use
  19
- Angle of Operation
  19
- Uphill Operation
  19
- Downhill Operation
  19
- Side Slope Operation
  19
- Amphibious Operation - General
  20
  - Entering the Water
    21
  - Driving Procedures in Water
    21
  - Driving out of Water
    21
- Winter Operation
  21
  - Use on Ice Covered Bodies of Water
    21
6 Oil, Filter and Lubrication Information

23
- Engine Oil Information
  23
  - Checking the Engine Oil Level
    23
  - Recommended Engine Oil
    23
  - Changing Engine Oil
    23
    
    Draining the Engine Oil
    23
    
    Refilling the Engine
    24
- Transmission Oil Information
  24
  - Checking the Transmission Oil Level
    24
  - Changing the Transmission Oil
    24
    
    Refilling the Transmission
    24
- Filter Information
  24
  - Air Filter
    24
  - Fuel Filter
    25
    
    950DT and 954DT
    25
    
    To Replace Fuel Filter Element
    25
  - Engine Oil Filter
    25
  - Transmission Oil Filter
    26
- Lubrication Information
  26
  - General
    26
  - Drive Chain Lubrication
    26
  - Driven Clutch Maintenance
    26
  - Axle Bearing Lubrication
    26
7 Maintenance Information

27
- Electrical System
  27
  - General
    27
  - Battery
    27
    
    Charging the Battery
    27
    
    Checking Fluid Level
    27
    
    Cleaning the Battery
    27
    
    Cleaning the Battery Terminals and Cable Connections
    27
  - Electrical System Fuses
    28
  - Spark Plugs (Gas Engine)
    28
- Drive System & Tires
  28
  - Drive Belt
    28
    
    To Install the Drive Belt
    28
    
    To Remove the Drive Belt
    28
  - Clutch Maintenance
    29
    
    Clutch Inspection
    29
  - Drive Chains
    29
    
    To Install the Drive Chains
    29
    
    To Remove the Drive Chains
    29
  - To Replace a Slider Block
    30
  - Tire Repair and Replacement
    30
- Mechanical Parking/Emergency Brake
  31
  - General
    31
    
    Brake Caliper Adjustment
    31
    
    Brake Pad Replacement
    31
    
    To Adjust the Brake Caliper
    31
    
    Brake Cable Adjustment
    32
    
    To Adjust the Brake Cable
    32
  - Hydraulic Brake
    32
    
    Brake Fluid Level
    32
    
    General
    32
    
    Brake Pad Inspection Procedure
    33
    
    Changing Brake Fluid
    33
    
    Engine Cooling & Exhaust System
    33
    
    Hydraulic Brake Pad Inspection
    33
    
    To Replace the Brake Pads
    33
  - Steering System
    34
    
    Steering Centering Adjustment
    34
    
    Steering Wheel & Lock Adjustment
    34
    
    Hydrostatic Transmission Drive Belt
    35
  - Shifting System
    35
    
    Shift Cable Adjustment
    35
    
    Throttle Cable Adjustment
    35
  - Maintenance Schedule
    36
8 Troubleshooting

37
9 Cleaning and Storage

39
- Cleaning the Vehicle
  39
- Storing the Vehicle
  39
  - Clean the Vehicle
    39
  - Drain the Fuel System
    39
  - Prepare the Battery for Storage
    39
  - Protect the Electrical System
    39
  - Raise the Vehicle
    39
  - Preparing the Engine for Storage
    39
10 Potential Hazards

40
11 Accessory Information

44
Appendix 1

53
Special Tools

53
- Vice Grip Modification
  53
- Driver Clutch Removal Tool 658-17
  53

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