MAINTENANCE
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
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The vehicle should stop aggressively. The wheel brakes may or may not lock. Observe the vehicle stopping location
or measure the vehicle stopping distance from the point at which the brakes were latched. The vehicle should stop
within the ‘normal’ range of stopping distances. If the vehicle stops more than 4 ft. (1.2 m) beyond the acceptable
stopping distance or pulls to one side, the vehicle has failed the test and should be tested again.
If the vehicle fails the second test, it should
immediately
be removed from service. The vehicle
must
be inspected
by a qualified mechanic who should refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING section in the Technician’s Repair and Ser-
vice Manual.
AIR INTAKE AND COOLING FINS
To prevent possible burns, engine parts should be kept clean to reduce risk of overheating and
ignition of accumulated debris. After every off road use, allow to cool and then check for a build
up of dirt and debris in the air intake and cooling fins. Dirt and debris may clog the engine’s air
cooling system. Clean areas shown to prevent engine damage. Keep linkages, springs and con-
trols clean. Keep area around muffler free of any combustible material.
At least once a year, (or more often under adverse conditions) the cooling system should be cleaned. Cleaning will
assure an adequate supply of air to the cooling fins. Compressed air may be used for routine cooling system mainte-
nance.
REAR AXLE
The rear axle is provided with a lubricant level check plug located on the driver side at the rear of the housing.
Unless leakage of rear axle lubricant is evident, an annual lubricant check is sufficient.
Checking The Lubricant Level
Tool List
Qty.
Socket, 13 mm, 3/8" drive....................................................................................................................................... 1
Ratchet, 3/8" drive .................................................................................................................................................. 1
Funnel..................................................................................................................................................................... 1
For vehicles with LSD axle, add 2 ounces of friction modifier during refill.
Clean the area around the check and fill plugs. Remove the check plug. The correct lubricant level is
just
below the
bottom of the threaded hole. If lubricant is to be added, remove the fill plug and add lubricant using a funnel. Add
lubricant slowly until lubricant starts to seep from the check plug hole. Install the check plug and the fill plug. In the
event that the lubricant is to be replaced, a drain plug is provided at the bottom of the differential housing.
NOTICE
