Chassis Maintenance
Adjusting the Cargo-Bed
Latches
If the cargo-bed latch is out of adjustment, the cargo
bed vibrates up and down as you drive the machine.
Y ou can adjust the latch posts to make the latches
hold the cargo bed snugly to the chassis.
1. Loosen the locknut on the end of the latch post
( Figure 68 ).
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Figure 68
1. Latch 3. Latch post
2. Locknut
2. Rotate the latch post clockwise until it is snug
against the hook portion of the latch ( Figure 68 ).
3. T orque the locknut to 19.7 to 25.4 N∙m (175 to
225 in-lb).
4. Repeat this steps 1 through 3 for the latch on
the other side of the machine.
Cleaning
W ashing the Machine
Service Interval : Before each use or daily —W ash
the machine.
W ash the machine as needed using water alone
or with a mild detergent. Y ou may use a rag when
washing the machine.
Important: Do not use brackish or reclaimed
water to clean the machine.
Important: Do not use power-washing equipment
to wash the machine. Power-washing equipment
may damage the electrical system, loosen
important decals, or wash away necessary grease
at friction points. A void excessive use of water
near the control panel, engine, and battery .
Important: Do not wash the machine with the
engine running. W ashing the machine with the
engine running may result in internal engine
damage.
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