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4. Inspection every two weeks before and after driving
4.1 Power steering
Ensure that all the maintenance service jobs on the steering system be carried
out at the intervals recommended in the maintenance manual to guaranty
total efficiency and safety.
If any working abnormality in the steering is noticed, immediately supply the
necessary repairs.
The habits of forcing the steering too far against wheel obstacles and of
activating the steering while the vehicle is stopped are harmful to the
steering system and should be avoided.
In emergencies, in the case of damage to the power steering system, the
steering may be used without hydraulic help, however, in this condition there
will be more steering wheel play and the steering will become noticeably
“heavier”. Drive the vehicle very carefully and take it to an authorized
King-Long Dealer or Workshop to re-establish the correct working order of
the steering system.
Important:
In the case of damage to the hydraulic steering pump or of the
total loss of fluid from the hydraulic system, we recommend that the vehicle
is not driven further than 50KM in order to avoid further damage to the
steering system components.
Power steering fluid level
The power steering fluid level should be checked while the engine is running
at idle and the fluid is hot. Run the engine at idle gear and turn the steering
from side to side various times to heat the steering system fluid.
Check the level through the inspect window of the container.
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