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MAINTENANCE
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
Owner’s Manual
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 electro-
lyte spills to the body and eyes with extended flushing with clear water. Contact a physi-
cian 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 driving 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 evi-
dent, the lubricant need only be replaced after five years. Refer to the
Service and 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 lubricant slowly until it
starts to seep from the hole. Install the check/fill plug.
Check/Fill
Plug
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