Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.
To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You must use your own good judgement.
You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including:
• Safety Labels -
on the vehicle. • Safety Messages -
preceded by a safety alert symbol
and one of three signal words:
DANGER
,WARNING
, or CAUTION
.
These signal words mean:
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT
if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT
if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
• Safety Headings -s
uch as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety
Precautions.
• Safety Section -
such as Driver and Passenger Safety. • Instructions -
how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
This entire book is filled with important safety information please read it carefully.
Drive Belt Inspection
Inspect the belt for cracks or damage. If the belt is cracked or damaged,
replace it.
Check that the position of the auto-tensioner indicator (A) is within the
standard range ( ...
M/T Differential Backlash Inspection (M/T)
Place the differential assembly on V-blocks (A), and install the right
driveshaft (B) and the left driveshaft (C).
Measure the backlash of both pinion gears (D) with a dial in ...
Oil Check
We recommend that you check the engine oil level every time you refuel.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Wait approximately three minutes after turning the engine off before you check
the
oi ...