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6. MAINTENANCE

Periodic inspection and maintenance are essential to keep the water pump in the best operating

condition.

Inspect and service this water pump as scheduled in the table below.

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Shut off the engine before performing any maintenance. If the engine must be run, make sure

the area is well ventilated. The exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide.

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Use only genuine parts or their equivalent. The use of replacement parts which are not of

equivalent quality may damage the water pump.

Maintenance Schedule

NOTE:

(1) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.

(2) Change engine oil every 25 hours when used under heavy load or high ambient

temperatures.

(3) These items should be serviced by your authorised dealer, unless you have the proper

tools and are mechanically proficient. Refer to the workshop manual for service

procedures.

5. STOPPING THE ENGINE

To stop the water pump in an emergency, turn the engine switch to the OFF position.

IN NORMAL USE:

Step 1. Move the throttle lever to the LOW position.

Step 2. Turn the engine switch to OFF.

Step 3. Turn Fuel Tap to OFF.

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Make sure that the engine switch and fuel tap are in the "OFF" position when the water pump

is not in use or being transported and/or stored.

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After use, remove the pump drain plug and drain the pump chamber. Remove the filler cap and

flush the pump chamber with fresh, clean water. Drain the water from the pump chamber, then

re-install the filler cap and drain plug (refer page 16 Step 2, Clean inside pump).

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