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MAINTENANC

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed In this section.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Fill in dates as you

complete regular service. Service Dates

Check

for

loose fasteners

X

Check soft vinyl boot

X

Check tire pressure

X

Check engine oil level

X

Lubricate

X

Clean

X

X

Maintain engine per instructions below and in engine manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS

Make a thorough visual check of the Chip-N- Vac

for any bolts and nuts which may have loosened.

RetIghten any loose bolts and nuts.

CHECK VINYL BOOT

Check the soft vinyl boot (on front of hard top) for
wear. Replace If worn or damaged.

CHECKTIRE PRESSURE

Check tire pressure regularly. Recommended tire
pressure Is 12-14 Lbs.

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

Check oil level before each use. Maintain engine oil as
Instructed In the separate engine manual.

LUBRICATION

At the beginning of each season, lubricate the latch,

latch pivot bolt, and the axle where the hitch tongue
pivots, with a light machine oil.

At least once a season, grease or oil the wheel
bearings. Use automotive wheel bearing type grease
or 20 weight oil.

A

WARNING: Always stop engine and
disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning,

lubricating or before performing any repairs
or maintenance.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Check oil level before each use. Maintain engine oil
as Instructed In the separate engine manual.

Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal
conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely
dusty conditions. Poor engine performance and
flooding usually Indicates that the air cleaner should
be serviced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the
separate engine manual.

The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap

reset once a season. Spark plug replacement Is
recommended at the start of each season. Check

the engine manual for correct plug type and gap
specifications.

CLEANING

Make sure the cart, the side and front panels and

top are cleaned after each use. Grass clippings and

leaves left In the cart will mildew and cause damage If
not cleaned out.

Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush.
Keep the cooling fins on the engine housing clean
to permit proper air circulation which Is essential to
engine performance and life. Be sure to remove all dirt
and debris from muffler area.

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