Foreword When performed on a regular basis, lubricating the parts of your vehicle is the least costly way of obtaining safe and reliable vehicle operation. Added benefits and savings occur when you check that the engine, undercarriage, and noise emission control parts are in good working order during lubrication. IMPORTANT: The maintenance operations in this manual are not all-inclusive . Also refer to other component and body manufacturers’ instructions for specific inspection and mainte- nance instructions. Perform the operations in this maintenance manual at scheduled intervals based upon distance traveled or hours of operation.
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