2001 Pioneer 900 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual Page 15-1
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SECTION 15 – EXHAUST SYSTEM
∆ DANGER
• Gasoline – Flammable! Explosive! Do not smoke. Keep sparks and flames away from vehicle
and service area. Service only in a well-ventilated area.
• Do not operate gasoline vehicle in an enclosed area without proper ventilation. The engine
produces carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, deadly poison.
∆ WARNING
• Only trained technicians should repair or service this vehicle. Anyone doing even simple
repairs or service should have knowledge and experience in electrical and mechanical repair.
• Follow the procedures exactly as stated in this manual, and heed all DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION statements in this manual as well as those affixed to the vehicle.
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection while servicing vehicle. Wear a full face shield
and rubber gloves when working with batteries.
• Turn key switch OFF, place Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position, and remove key
prior to servicing.
• Moving parts! Do not attempt to service the vehicle while it is running.
• Do not wear loose clothing. Remove jewelry such as rings, watches, chains, etc. before
servicing vehicle.
• Hot! Do not attempt to service hot engine or exhaust system. Failure to heed this warning
could result in severe burns.
• Use insulated tools when working near batteries or electrical connections. Use extreme
caution to avoid shorting of components or wiring.
• Frame ground – Do not allow tools or other metal objects to contact frame when
disconnecting battery cables or other electric wiring. Never allow a positive wire to touch the
vehicle frame, engine or any other metal component.
• To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle:
- Disconnect battery cables, negative cable (–) first (Figure 15-1, Page 15-2).
- Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
• The prop rod on the vehicle should be securely engaged prior to servicing. Remove all cargo
before raising the bed. Do not disengage prop rod until all persons are clear of cargo bed area.
Do not drop cargo bed; lower gently and keep entire body clear. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in severe injury.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The exhaust system is designed to provide quiet vehicle operation. If the muffler should ever need to be
removed for repairs or replacement, follow the instructions below.
