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1-26 General Information, Lubrication and Maintenance ________________ 3. Remove the positive (+) cable from the booster battery. 4. Remove the other end of the positive (+) cable from the battery on your vehicle. After starting, turn off any electrical accessories that were accidentally left on, and allow the engine to run at a high idle speed to MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Recommended Maintenance Items described in Maintenance Inspection Groups A, B, and C are important to the proper operation, performance, and safety of It is important that maintenance items outlined in the schedules be performed at suggested intervals. Regular maintenance will Normal Maintenance The vehicle maintenance schedules reflect services required for normal operation. Normal operation includes city/highway driving Maintenance After Severe Operation Severe operation includes extensive off-road driving, salt water fording, commercial use, sustained operation in high ambient tem- Commercial use involves regular operation as a delivery or service type vehicle. Severe off-road use involves extended operation The additional maintenance required immediately after severe off-road operation is as follows: • Wash the vehicle underbody, driveline and brake components, and all steering linkage and suspension parts with a low pres- sure fresh water spray. • If vehicle was driven over rough terrain, examine the underbody and driveline components for impact damage. Also check for leaks and loose parts. • If the vehicle was driven through deep water, examine geared hub, axle and vent lines for water contamination. If the lines have become disconnected, these components may become water contaminated. Also inspect the axle and hub vents if • Check the front/rear brake pads for contamination by dirt, mud, sand, etc. Replace the pads if foreign material has become embedded in the lining. However, if the pads are only wet from water, allow them to air dry, or drive the vehicle about a block • Check transmission and transfer case fluid levels and condition. Drain and replace the fluid in either assembly if water contam- ination is evident. If water contamination proves extensive, it will also be necessary to replace the transmission fluid filter, and • Lubricate the steering linkage, ball joints, propeller shaft, and body lubrication points. • Check the brake and power steering fluid levels and top off as needed. • Examine the engine air filter. Replace the filter element if necessary and clean the air filter housing and dust unloader. • Change engine oil and replace engine oil filter. Maintenance Inspection Groups A-B-C The inspection groups outline additional components to be checked at stated mileage intervals. The intervals are described in your Maintenance Inspection Group A: • Check fluid levels and condition for power steering pump, cooling system (reservoir and surge tank), brakes, transmission, transfer case, geared hubs, and axles. |