2003 Pioneer 1200/1200SE Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual Page 10-1
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SECTION 10 – PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
∆ DANGER
• See General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1.
∆ WARNING
• See General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1.
PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE
∆ WARNING
• Service, repairs, and adjustments must be made per instructions in this maintenance and
service manual.
NOTE: If the vehicle is constantly subjected to heavy use or severe operating conditions, the preventive
maintenance procedures should be performed more often than recommended in the periodic ser-
vice and lubrication schedules.
Both the Periodic Service Schedule and the Periodic Lubrication Schedule must be followed to
keep the vehicle in optimum operating condition.
PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE
REGULAR INTERVAL SERVICE
Monthly service by
owner
or trained technician
Engine
Check engine oil level; change if necessary.
See Periodic Lubrication Schedule on page 10-2.
Check engine cooling air intake; visually inspect unshrouded
area around engine exhaust for grass and debris, and clean if
necessary.
Tires
Check air pressure and adjust if necessary
See Section 8 – Wheels and Tires.
General vehicle
Wash engine compartment and underside
of vehicle. Do not wash engine when hot.
Semiannual service by
trained technician only
(every 50 hours of
operation)
Battery
Clean terminals and wash dirt from casing; check electrolyte
level. See Battery, Section 12, Page 12-28.
Front wheel alignment and toe-in
Check and adjust if necessary.
See Front Suspension, Section 7, Page 7-12.
Electrical wiring and connections Check for tightness and damage.
Brake system
Inspect master cylinder, wheel cylinders, brake lines, and
hoses for damage or leakage.
Check park brake cables for damage. Replace if necessary.
Check brake shoes and drums; replace if necessary. See
Brake Cluster Inspection and Cleaning, Section 6,
Page 6-10.
Periodic Service Schedule continued on next page...