V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
Your vehicle requires a minimal amount of care and maintenance. If you do not feel confi dent in your ability to
perform the maintenance listed below, you may schedule inspection and maintenance at your authorized Provider.
The following areas require periodic inspection and/or care and maintenance.
TIRES
Regularly inspect your vehicle's tires for signs of damage
or wear.
WHEEL REPLACEMENT
Your vehicle is equipped with solid tire inserts. If you have
a damaged or worn tire, the entire wheel must be replaced.
Contact your authorized Provider for information regarding
replacement wheels for your vehicle.
WARNING!
should only be serviced/replaced by a
qualifi ed technician.
WARNING! Be sure that the key is
removed from the key switch and the
vehicle is not in freewheel mode before
performing this procedure.
Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe repair for solid tires:
1. Remove the key from the key switch and ensure your vehicle is not in freewheel mode.
2. Elevate the side of the vehicle of which you are removing the tire. Place wooden blocks under the frame to
elevate the vehicle.
3. Remove the drive wheel nut and washer from the axle. See fi gure 21.
4. Pull the wheel off the axle.
5. Slide the new wheel onto the axle. Make sure the the axle key is in the axle slot.
WARNING! Ensure that the axle key is properly installed into the axle slot when mounting the
wheel. If not installed securely, the braking system is disengaged which may cause personal
injury and/or product damage may result.
6. Reinstall the washer and drive wheel nut onto the axle and tighten.
WARNING! Make sure that both the nut and washer are reinstalled and tightened properly.
7. Remove the blocks from beneath the vehicle.
EXTERIOR SURFACES
Bumpers, tires, and trim can benefi t from an occasional application of a rubber or vinyl conditioner.
WARNING! Do not use a rubber or vinyl conditioner on the vehicle's vinyl seat or tire tread. They
will become dangerously slippery.
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Wheels
on
your
vehicle
IDENTIFICATION KEY
1. Drive Wheel Nut
2. Drive Wheel Washer
3. Wheel
4. Axle Key
5. Axle Slot
Figure 21. Wheel Replacement
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