Operator's Manual

25
Checking the Brake Fluid Level
The brake fluid reservoir is filled and shipped from the
factory with DOT 3 brake fluid. Check the level before the
engine is first started and every 8 hours or daily, thereafter.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, set the parking
brake, turn the ignition off, and remove the key.
2. Look at the side of the reservoir. The level should be
above the Minimum line (Fig. 24). If the fluid level is
low, clean the area around the cap, remove the cap, and
fill the reservoir to above the Minimum line. Do not
overfill.
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Figure 24
1. Brake fluid reservoir 2. Minimum line
Inspecting the Tires
Check tire condition at least every 100 hours of operation.
Operating accidents, such as hitting curbs, can damage a
tire or rim and also disrupt wheel alignment, so inspect tire
condition after an accident.
Check the wheels to ensure that they are mounted securely.
Torque the front bolts to 135–165 ft.-lb. (183–224 kPa) and
the rear lug nuts to 45–65 ft.-lb. (61–88 kPa).
Adjusting the Front
Suspension
The ride height of each side of the vehicle can be adjusted
separately. The ride height should be 8-3/4 to 9-1/2 in.
(22.2–24.1 cm) with the following parameters:
• The tire pressure should be at 12 psi (83 kPa).
• The vehicle should be driven back and forth a few times
to relax the A-arms.
• Measure the ride height with the wheels facing straight
ahead and a 175–225 lb. (79–102 kg) operator in the
driver’s seat.
Note: The driver should drive up to the measurement
area and stay seated in the vehicle while the
measurement is being taken.
• Measure the ride height on a flat surface, from the
bottom of the front tongue to the ground.
1. Jack the front end of the vehicle off of the ground; refer
to Jacking the Vehicle, page 21.
2. Remove the travel limiting bolt (Fig. 25).
3. Loosen the centering bolts in the front A-arm (Fig. 25).
4. Remove the ride height adjustment bolt (Fig. 25).
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Figure 25
1. Travel limiting bolt
2. Centering bolt
3. Ride height adjustment
bolt
5. Rotate the front A-arm to the desired position (refer to
the note below) and replace the ride height adjustment
bolt (Fig. 25).
Note: The A-arms are made with rubber and have different
spring rates. Because of the different spring rates, the
A-arms come adjusted from the factory based on that
spring rate. Generally the adjustment bolts will be installed
in hole number 2, 3, or 4 (Fig. 26) and it may be different
from the left side (driver side) to the right side (passenger
side). If the A-arms look like they are sagging, then they
should be adjusted to the next higher number (Fig. 26).
Each hole equals about 3/4 in. (19 mm) of adjustment at the
wheel. You will also need to do this if you are adding heavy
attachments or carrying heavy loads often.