Periodic Maintenance/Tune-Up Tighten all nuts, bolts, and cap screws. Care must be taken that all calibrated nuts, bolts, and cap screws are tightened to specifications. It is advisable to lubricate certain components periodically to ensure free movement. Apply light oil to the components using the following list as reference: A. Accelerator Pedal Pivot/Cable Ends
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B. Brake Pedal Pivot
3. Rotate the end of the housing approximately 1/16 of a turn counterclockwise to release the cover from the air cleaner.
C. Shift Cable SPECIAL TOOLS
A number of special tools must be available to the technician when performing service procedures in this section. Refer to the current Special Tools Catalog for the appropriate tool description. NOTE: When indicated for use, each special tool will be identified by its specific name, as shown in the chart below, and capitalized. Description Compression Tester Kit
4. Pull the air cleaner element out of the air cleaner. NOTE: Once the filter has been removed, lightly tap the filter to remove any dust particles or contaminants from the filter. If the filter is excessively covered in dust particles and contaminants, it must be replaced.
p/n 0444-213
Oil Filter Wrench
0644-389
Timing Light
0644-296
NOTE: Special tools are available from the Textron Off Road Service Department.
Air Filter CLEANING AND INSPECTING FILTER
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CAUTION
CAUTION
Failure to inspect the air filter frequently if the vehicle is used in dusty, wet, or muddy conditions can damage the engine.
Do not use compressed air to clean the paper element. This may cause tears in the element and allow particles to enter the combustion chamber leading to accelerated engine wear.
NOTE: The air filter is located above the engine and can be accessed by removing the rear cargo tray.
1. Remove dirt and debris from around the filter housing. 2. Pull the release tab out away from the filter housing.
5. Plug the intake tube with a clean shop towel. Then clean the inside of the air cleaner body. 6. Remove the shop towel from the intake tube. Then place a new air cleaner element into the filter housing. Push the element into the housing until it is fully seated.
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