Full Product Manual

Periodic Service
10-9
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury:
 Be sure to stop the engine and
remove the key when attempting to
make the following checks and
changes.
 Never fail to check the fuel lines
periodically the fuel lines are subject
to wear and aging fuel may leak out
onto the running engine causing a
fire.
 The fuel line connections should be
checked annually or every 100
service hours whichever comes first.
1. Park the vehicle on a flat surface and
raise the cargo bed.
2. The fuel line is made of rubber and
ages regardless of service period.
3. If the fuel line and clamps are found to
be damaged or deteriorated replace
them.
4. Check fuel filter if it is clogged by debris
or contaminated with water replace it.
IMPORTANT
When the fuel line is disconnected for
maintenance or repair, close both ends of
the fuel line with a piece of clean cloth or
paper to prevent dust and dirt from entering.
Particular, care must be taken not to admit
dust and dirt into the fuel pump entrance.
Even a small amount of dust or dirt cause
premature wear and malfunction of the fuel
pump and injector components.
① fuel pump ② fuel line
③ Exit pipe
■ Checking battery condition
DANGER
If you store a battery in a diminished state of
charge you will probably have to replace the
battery.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury
 Never remove the battery while the
engine is running.
 Keep electrolyte away from eyes, hands
and clothes. If you are spattered with it,
wash it away completely with water
immediately and get medical attention.
 Wear eye protection and rubber gloves
when working around the battery.
The factory –installed battery is non-refillable
type if the battery is weak, charge the battery or
replace it with new one.
◆ Battery charging
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury