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MAINTENANCE
Powertrain
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death from improper servicing techniques:
DO NOT attempt any type of servicing operations before reading all notes, cautions and warnings in this manual.
Any servicing requiring adjustments to the powertrain while the motor is running must be made with all four drive
wheels raised and vehicle properly supported on jack stands.
To reduce the possibility of motor damage, never operate vehicle at full throttle for more than 4 - 5 seconds while vehi-
cle is in a ‘no load’ condition.
Reduce the possibility of accidental starting by disconnecting battery at negative terminal before servicing.
Wear eye protection when working on the vehicle. Use extra care when working around batteries, or using solvents or
compressed air.
To reduce the possibility of causing an electrical arc, which could result in a battery explosion, turn off all electrical
loads from the battery before removing battery wires.
Wrap wrenches with vinyl tape to reduce the possibility of a dropped wrench ‘shorting out’ a battery, which could result
in an explosion.
The electrolyte in a battery is an acid solution which can cause severe burns to the skin and eyes. Treat all electrolyte
spills to the body and eyes with extended flushing with clear water. Contact a physician immediately.
Any electrolyte spills should be neutralized with a solution of 2 teaspoons (10 ml) sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
dissolved in 1 quart (1 liter) of water and flushed with water.
Aerosol containers of battery terminal protectant must be used with extreme care. Insulate metal container to reduce
the possibility of can contacting battery terminals which could result in an explosion.
It is in the best interest of both vehicle owner and service technician to carefully follow the procedures recommended in this manual. Preventative maintenance,
applied at recommended intervals, is the best guarantee for keeping the vehicle both dependable and economical.
This vehicle will give years of satisfactory service, providing it receives regular maintenance. Refer to the PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE for appropriate
service intervals.
To prolong vehicle life, some maintenance items must be serviced more frequently on vehicles used under severe driv-
ing conditions such as extreme temperatures, extreme dust/debris conditions, or frequent use with maximum load.
Axles
Front and Rear Axles
The only maintenance required for the first five years is the periodic inspection of the axles for
lubricant leakage. Unless leakage is evident, the lubricant need only be replaced after five
years. Refer to the Repair Manual for the fluid replacement procedure.
Checking the Lubricant Level
Clean the area around the check/fill plug and remove the plug. The correct lubricant level is just
below the bottom of the threaded hole. If lubricant is low, add lubricant as required. Add lubri-
cant slowly until it starts to seep from the hole. Install the check/fill plug. See CAPACITIES on
page 36 for lubricant information.
Check/Fill
Plug
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