Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a ramp and sudden deceleration when backing down a ramp. Both maneuvers can cause the unit to tip backward.
5. MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦While maintenance or adjustments are being made, someone could start the engine.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Remove the key from the ignition switch and pull the wire(s) off the spark plug(s) before you do any maintenance. Also push the wire(s) aside so it does not accidentally contact the spark plug(s).
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦The engine can become very hot.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Touching a hot engine can cause severe burns.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Allow the engine to cool completely before service or making repairs around the engine area.
5.1PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
5.1.1Check engine oil level:
Service Interval: Daily
a)Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
b)Unhook seat latch and tilt seat up and tilt hood forward to gain access to the engine area.
c)Check with engine cold.
d)Clean area around dipstick. Remove dipstick and wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick and push it all the way down into the tube. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level.
e)If the oil level is low, wipe off the area around the oil fill cap, remove cap and fill to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick. Use oil as specified in Engine Owner’s Manual. DO NOT overfill.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate the engine with the oil level below the “LOW” (or “ADD”) mark on the dipstick, or over the “FULL” mark.
5.1.2Check engine coolant level
Service Interval: Daily
a)Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
b)Unhook seat latch, tilt seat up, and tilt hood forward to gain access to the cooling area.
c)Check with engine cold.
d)View coolant level in overflow bottle on the left side of the engine. Coolant level should be at the indicator line on the overflow bottle.
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