2010 Kawasaki MULE 4010 Trans4x4 Diesel Owners Manual - Page 137

2010 Kawasaki MULE 4010 Trans4x4 Diesel Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 135 General Lubrication In accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart, have the general lubrication performed by an authorized Kawasaki dealer or perform it referring to the Service Manual for this vehicle. Cleaning To prolong the life of your vehicle, wash it down immediately after it has been splashed with sea water or exposed to salt air, or operated on rainy days, rough terrain, or in dusty areas. Preparation for Washing Before washing, precautions must be taken to keep water off the following parts. Muffler rear opening - cover with a plastic bag. Main switch - cover the keyhole with tape. Air cleaner intake (middle of the rear cab frame top) - close opening with tape, or stuff in rags. Horn button - cover with tape. j Where to be Careful Avoid spraying water with any great force near the following places. Front and rear brakes - if water gets into the brake drums, they will not work effectively until they have dried out. Under the front seat - if water gets into the fuse boxes, it can ground out the electrical system. When this happens the vehicle will not operate properly and the affected parts must be wiped dry. Power Steering System - if water gets into the actuator or is sprayed over the ECU, they may cause malfunction. • • •

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
135
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General Lubrication
In accordance with the Periodic Maintenance
Chart, have the general lubrication performed by an
authorized Kawasaki dealer or perform it referring
to the Service Manual for this vehicle.
Cleaning
To prolong the life of your vehicle, wash it down
immediately after it has been splashed with sea wa-
ter or exposed to salt air, or operated on rainy days,
rough terrain, or in dusty areas.
Preparation for Washing
Before washing, precautions must be taken to
keep water off the following parts.
Muffler rear opening - cover with a plastic bag.
Main switch - cover the keyhole with tape.
Air cleaner intake (middle of the rear cab frame
top) - close opening with tape, or stuff in rags.
Horn button - cover with tape.
Where to be Careful
Avoid spraying water with any great force near the
following places.
Front and rear brakes - if water gets into the brake
drums, they will not work effectively until they have
dried out.
Under the front seat - if water gets into the fuse
boxes, it can ground out the electrical system.
When this happens the vehicle will not operate
properly and the affected parts must be wiped dry.
Power Steering System – if water gets into the
actuator or is sprayed over the ECU, they may
cause malfunction.