2-24 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
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Remove the drain plug [A] on the muffler.
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In an open area away from combustible materials, start
the engine with the transmission in neutral.
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Raise and lower engine speed while tapping on the m uf-
fler with a rubber mallet until carbon particles are purged
from the muffler.
WARNING
Do not run the engine in a closed area. Exhaust
gases contain carbon monoxide; a colorless, odor-
less, poisonous gas. Breathing exhaust gas leads
to carbon monoxide poisoning, asphyxiation, and
death.
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Stop the engine.
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Install the drain plug.
Converter System
Converter Drive Belt Wear Insp ection
Inspection of the drive belt is required at least every 90
days of vehicle use (average 12 mile/day) not to exceed 1
700 km (1 100 mile) or belt indicator light turn on (100 hours
of use) counted by the hour meter. More frequent inspection
is necessary if the v ehicle is subjected to hard usage.
WARNING
Neglect, abuse, or failure to maintain the transmis-
sion can result in a severely worn or damaged drive
belt locking up the transmission and wheels. This
can cause the operator to lose control and have an
accident resulting in injury or death.
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Remove the torque converter cover (see Torque Con-
verter Cover in the Converter System chapter).
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Measure the width [A] of the belt at several locations with
a pair of suitable straightedges [B] as shown.
If any measurements exceed the service limit, replace the
belt.
Belt Width
Standard: 29.7 ∼ 30.3 m m (1.17 ∼ 1.19 in.)
Service Limit: 28.0 m m (1.10 in.)
NOTE
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Use the belt measuring gauge [A] in order to make easy
to inspect the drive belt width.
Special Tool - Belt Measuring Gauge: 57001-1646
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Fit the drive belt [B] into the belt measuring gauge.
If the upper surface [C] of the belt lowers than the upper
surface [D] of the gauge, replace the belt.
[E] 28 mm (1.10 in.)
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