Simplicity UV1621BV Check Transmission Fluid Level, Check Tire Pressure, Check Wheel Lug Nuts

SECTION 3 – MAINTENANCE

3.2.2.Service Engine Air Cleaner (Continued)

COVER

DUCK BILL

VALVE

FIGURE 3.3

3.2.3.Check Transmission Fluid Level

1.Raise empty cargo bed and secure with prop rod.

2.Remove dipstick from top of transmission and wipe clean.

3.Screw dipstick fully back into transmission.

4.Remove dipstick and check fluid level.

5.Add MOBILFLUID 424 to bring level to “Full” mark on dipstick. Install dipstick and tighten securely

6.Lower cargo bed and latch securely.

3.2.4.Check Tire Pressure

1.Use a low pressure gage to measure tire inflation pressure.

2.Adjust tire pressure to 15 psi. front and rear. Do Not over inflate.

3.2.5.Lubrication –Axle Couplings & Steering Pins

1.Park machine on level surface.

2.Release park brake.

3.Locate grease fitting on left axle coupling. See Figure 3.4.

GREASE

FITTING

LEFT AXLE

COUPLING

FIGURE 3.4

(Viewed from rear of machine)

4.Roll machine until grease fitting is accessible.

5.Apply (2) shots of General Purpose grease from a grease gun

6.Repeat on right axle coupling.

7.Locate grease fitting on left & right king pins. See Figure 3.4a.

8.Apply (4) shots of General Purpose grease from a grease gun.

STEERING

KINGPIN

GREASE

FITTING

FIGURE 3.4a

3.2.6.Check Wheel Lug Nuts

1.Torque all lug nuts to 75 ft-lb.

3.2.7.Check Brakes

1.Move machine to an open area, free of obstacles, children and others.

2.Set park brake firmly (2 or more clicks).

3.Start engine and shift transmission to Forward.

4.Using caution, gently move accelerator pedal to approximately 1/2 speed. Hold pedal momentarily.

5.Machine should not move. Release accelerator pedal and allow engine to return to idle.

6.Shift transmission to Reverse.

7.Move accelerator pedal to approximately 1/2 speed. Hold pedal momentarily.

8.Machine should not move. Release accelerator pedal and turn engine off.

9.If machine moved, Refer to Section “Adjustments

– Service Brake and Park Brake”.

WARNING

DO NOT operate machine if brakes are not functioning properly. Adjust, repair or replace as necessary. Contact your local authorized dealer for assistance.

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