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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
3-38
Read all of manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
After the vehicle has been put into service, it is recommended that the
brakes be checked daily by performing the following test:
Depress the brake pedal. The pedal should have some free travel and
then become hard. A brake pedal that has no free travel, excessive
free travel or a spongy feel is indicating that a brake inspection is
required. A brake pedal that falls after it is applied indicates a leak in the
master or wheel cylinders. Check for adequate brake fluid level. Adjust
brakes if required and inspect system for fluid leaks.
PROLONGED STORAGE
To prevent serious injury or death
resulting from a possible explosion:
Do not handle fuel in an area that is not adequately venti-
lated. Do not smoke near the fuel tank or refuel near open
flame or electrical items which could produce a spark.
Store vehicle in a clean, dry area. Do not store in same
area as a stove, furnace, water heater, or other appliance
that uses a pilot light or has a device that can create a
spark.
When refueling, inspect the fuel cap for leaks or breaks
that could result in fuel spillage.
Always wear safety glasses while refueling to prevent pos-
sible eye injury from gasoline or gasoline vapor.
Keep hands, clothing and jewelry away from moving parts.
Use care not to contact hot objects. Raise the rear of the
vehicle and support on jack stands before attempting to
run the engine.
Preparing the engine for a prolonged storage period (30 days or more)
calls for a few simple steps to prevent a build up of varnish and gum in
the carburetor and corrosion in the engine.
• Raise the rear of the vehicle and support on jack stands. Refer to
‘Lifting the Vehicle’ for proper lifting procedure and safety informa-
tion.
• Disconnect the fuel hose at the fuel tank and plug hose.
• With proper ventilation, depress the accelerator pedal and allow
engine to run until it stops due to lack of fuel.
• Remove spark plugs (Refer to page 3-37) and pour about 1 oz.
(30 ml) of engine oil into each cylinder. Replace spark plugs,
ground spark plug wires and use starter to turn engine over a few
seconds to distribute oil.
• Add a gasoline additive to the tank in accordance with the manu-
facturer’s recommendations.
• Reattach fuel line to tank and drive the vehicle for several minutes
to circulate the additive through the carburetor.
• While engine is still warm, change oil (Refer to page 3-30).
• Clean body, chassis and engine of debris, mud, chaff or grass
(Refer to page 3-36).
HARDWARE
Periodically, the vehicle should be inspected for loose fasteners. Fas-
teners should be tightened in accordance with the Torque Specifica-
tions table (Ref Fig. 37 on page 3-39).
Use care when tightening fasteners and refer to the Technician’s
Repair and Service Manual for specific torque values.
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