Master Cylinder
2005 Carryall 272/ Carryall 472 Gasoline Vehicle Owner’s Manual
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MASTER CYLINDER
The master cylinder is located under the passenger seat toward the center of the vehicle (Figure 18). Raise
or remove the seat to check the brake fluid level.
When checking the brake fluid, also inspect the following:
• The presence of brake fluid on the exterior surface of the master cylinder indicates a leak.
• The vent holes in the reservoir cover should be clean and open.
• The reservoir diaphragm should not have holes or other damage.
BRAKE FLUID
Brake fluid level should be within 1/4-inch (6 mm) from top of reservoir (Figure 18). Also, brake fluid should be
clean with no residue in bottom of reservoir or other evidence of contamination.
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CAUTION
• Use only DOT–5 (silicone) brake fluid. Use of any other type brake fluid is not recommended.
ENGINE OIL
Even though the low oil warning light on the instrument panel should illuminate if oil becomes low, the engine
oil level should be checked monthly. The vehicle should be on a level surface when checking oil. Do not overfill
with oil.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK
1. Remove the oil level dipstick from the oil filler tube and wipe oil from dipstick. See Figure 19 or
Figure 20. See following CAUTION.
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CAUTION
• Do not remove dipstick while engine is running.
2. Check oil by fully inserting the dipstick into the oil filler tube and immediately removing it.
Figure 18 Brake Fluid Reservoir
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