If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidentally start the engine and seriously injure
you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire(s) from the spark plug(s) before you do any
maintenance. Set the wire(s) aside so it does not accidentally contact the spark plug(s).
Heavy-Duty Operation
WARNING
The bed must be raised to perform some routine
maintenance. The bed could fall and injure persons
that are underneath a raised bed.
•
Always use prop rod to hold bed up before
working under raised bed.
•
Remove any load material from the bed before
working under raised bed.
Important
If the vehicle is subjected to conditions
listed below, maintenance should be performed twice
as frequently.
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Desert operation
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Cold climate operation (below 0°C)
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Trailer towing
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Frequent operation on dusty roads
•
Construction work
•
After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or
similar dirty conditions, have your brakes
inspected and cleaned as soon as possible. This
will prevent any abrasive material from causing
excessive wear.
•
Under frequent heavy-duty operating conditions,
lubricate all grease fittings and inspect the air
cleaner daily to prevent excessive wear.
CAUTION
Jacking the Vehicle
Whenever the engine is run for routine maintenance
and/or engine diagnostics, the rear wheels of the
vehicle should be 25mm (1") off the ground with the
rear axle supported on jack stands.
A vehicle on a jack may be unstable and slip off the
jack, injuring anyone beneath it.
• Do not start the engine while the vehicle is on a
jack.
• Always remove the key from the ignition before
getting off the vehicle.
• Block the tires when the vehicle is on a jack.
The jacking point at the front of the vehicle is on the
front of the frame behind the towing tongue (Fig. 14).
The jacking point at the rear of the vehicle is under
the axle tubes (Fig. 15).
1. Front jacking point
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DANGER
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Figure 14