GENERAL INFORMATION & ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
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Repair and Service Manual
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
ward) or ‘R’ (reverse) while being towed, causing possible
damage to the rear axle.
Use extra caution when towing vehicle. Do not tow a sin-
gle vehicle at speeds in excess of 12 mph (19 kph). Tow-
ing the vehicle at above recommended speed may result
in personal injury and/or damage to vehicle and other
property.
To operate neutral lock, first turn the key switch to ‘OFF’,
place direction selector in ‘R’ and remove seat. Pull out
(1) and rotate (2) the neutral lock pin handle so that the
pointed portion of the handle is over the side of the direc-
tion selector cam. Move direction selector lever towards
the area between ‘F’ and ‘R’. During that motion, the pin
will snap into the hole in the direction selector mounting
bracket, preventing any movement of the lever. When in
this position, the direction selector remains locked in the
neutral position.
Spring loaded mechanism. To prevent possibil-
ity of fingers becoming pinched in the direction
selector mechanism, hold direction selector
lever when releasing neutral lock pin handle.
Fig. 4 Neutral Lock
To activate the direction selector, pull the neutral lock pin
handle out and rotate until the pointed portion of the han-
dle fits into the hole (3) in the direction selector cam
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
This vehicle will give years of satisfactory service, provid-
ing it receives regular maintenance. Refer to the Periodic
Service Schedule for appropriate service intervals (Ref.
Fig. 7).
Some maintenance items must be serviced more frequently on
vehicles used under severe driving conditions.
Periodic lubrication of the steering is recommended.
Do not use more than three pumps of grease in each
grease fitting at any one time. Excess grease may cause
grease seals to fail or grease migration into areas that
could damage components.
Fig. 5 Lubrication Points
POWERTRAIN MAINTENANCE
Access the powertrain by raising or removing seat. Some
service procedures may require the vehicle be lifted.
Refer to LIFTING THE VEHICLE in section ‘B’ for proper
lifting procedure and safety information.
For maintenance procedures relating to the engine,
speed control, fuel system, transmission, and rear axle or
suspension refer to the particular section. See the TABLE
OF CONTENTS for section location.
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NOTICE
View from Underside of Vehicle
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