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TRAVERSING HILLSIDES ......................................................................................................................................18
DRIVING DOWNHILL .............................................................................................................................................18
STALLING ON A HILL .............................................................................................................................................18
DRIVING IN REVERSE ...........................................................................................................................................19
PARKING THE VEHICLE ........................................................................................................................................19
HAULING CARGO ..................................................................................................................................................19
Maximum Cargo Load / Maximum Weight Capacity .......................................................................................20
FLIP SEAT/LOAD DECK OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) ........................................................................................20
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SAFETY .......................................................................................................................................21
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ...............................................................................................................................21
Severe Use Conditions ................................................................................................................................... 22
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART ..................................................................................................................22
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS .....................................................................................................23
REPLACEMENT OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS ........................................................................................................23
LIFTING THE VEHICLE ..........................................................................................................................................24
Lifting Front ....................................................................................................................................................24
Lifting Rear ......................................................................................................................................................24
Lowering Vehicle .............................................................................................................................................24
VEHICLE CLEANING AND CARE ..........................................................................................................................25
Washing the Vehicle ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Polishing the Vehicle .......................................................................................................................................25
TIRES ......................................................................................................................................................................25
Tire Pressure ...................................................................................................................................................26
Tire Repair ...................................................................................................................................................... 26
Tire Replacement ............................................................................................................................................26
WHEELS .................................................................................................................................................................26
Wheel Removal ...............................................................................................................................................26
Wheel Installation ...........................................................................................................................................27
LIGHTS ...................................................................................................................................................................27
Halogen Headlight Bulb Replacement ............................................................................................................27
LED Headlight Assembly Replacement ..........................................................................................................27
Taillight ............................................................................................................................................................27
FUSE REPLACEMENT ...........................................................................................................................................28
CONTROLLER SYSTEM TEST ..............................................................................................................................28
REAR AXLE ............................................................................................................................................................28
Checking the Lubricant Level ..........................................................................................................................28
LUBRICATION ........................................................................................................................................................28
BRAKES ..................................................................................................................................................................29
Periodic Brake Test ........................................................................................................................................29
BATTERY ................................................................................................................................................................30
BATTERY DISPOSAL .............................................................................................................................................30
BATTERY CLEANING ............................................................................................................................................31
BATTERY CHARGING AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................31
At Each Charging Cycle ..................................................................................................................................31
Monthly ............................................................................................................................................................31
Electrolyte Level and Water ...........................................................................................................................32