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MAINTENANCE

PVT / FINAL DRIVE / WHEEL AND PVT DRYING
TIRE
NOTE
DRIVE CLUTCH / DRIVEN CLUTCH / BELT After operating in water, the vehicle’s PVTsystem
SERVICE should be checked immediately. Use the following
instructions to dry it out before operating.
Refer to PVT System Service for service and removal
procedures.
The PVT drain plug is located at the bottom of the outer
clutch cover. Access the drain plug through the left rear
PVT INTAKE PRE-FILTER SERVICE wheel well.
It is recommended that the PVT intake pre-filter be 1. Remove the PVT drain plug q and O-ring from the
inspected daily. The filter should be inspected using the outer clutch cover.
following procedure:
1. The PVT intake pre-filter q is located just below the
high intake cover w.

2. Allow the water to drain out completely.
3. Reinstall the drain plug and O-ring.
4. Place the transmission in PARK, apply the brake and
start the engine.
2. Inspect the pre-filter. If necessary, clean with soapy
water and dry with low pressure compressed air. 5. Apply varying throttle for 10-15 seconds to expel the
moisture and air-dry the belt and clutches.

NOTE
Do not hold the throttle pedal wide open for more than 5
seconds.

6. Allow the engine RPM to return to idle, then shift the
transmission into low gear.
7. Test the PVT system for belt slippage. If the belt slips,
repeat the process or remove the outer clutch cover
to inspect the PVT system (see – PVT System
chapter for service and removal procedures.)
NOTE
If the vehicle has ingested a large amount of water into
the PVTsystem and has not been operated for a period
of time, be sure to check the PVTsystem components
for water damage.

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