Index

Page numbers in italic indicate illustrations.

A

additives, 35–36

adhesive coatings, 36

adjustable wrenches, 44, 45

aids, fluid, 35–36

air, 34

air filters, 58, 77

air intake/exhaust system, 18, 21, 76–77

Allen wrenches, 45

alternator, 20

ammeter, 73

antifreeze, 31, 34–35

automatic transmission fluid, 35

axles, 9, 81

B

ball-bearing assembly, 13–14, 13

battery

care of, 71

checking, 70–71

cut-off switch, 96, 96

dead, 73, 74, 74

bearing(s), 13–14, 13, 94

bearing puller, 49

belts

changing, 61

fan, 21

pulleys and, 79, 80

V-belts, 12

blades, sharpening, 60–61

blocks, jacks and, 46–47, 47

bolts, 4, 4, 5, 57

brake(s), 22, 84

brake fluid, 35

breaker bar, 43

bushings, 13

C

carburetor, 21, 76, 77

chain(s), 63, 79, 80–81

chain-link tool, 49

check plugs, 29, 29

choke function, 75

cleaning tools, 48

clips, 6, 6, 8

clutches, 11, 81, 86

coatings, adhesive, 36

coil/coil wire, 72, 75, 75

cold weather, preparing for, 63–64

connections

bad/wire break, 73

diagnostics and, 68

conversion formulas, metric, 102

coolant, 20, 34–35

coolant system, 78–79, 97

cooling, engine lubrication and, 20–21

cotter pins, 7, 7

crankcases, 35

Crescent wrenches, 44, 45

D

diagnostics, 65–86. See also engine problems

common problems, 66–69

fuel system, 75–76

implement problems, 86

malfunctions, other, 82–85

power transmission problems, 79–81

diesel fuel, 33

differential, 81

dipsticks, 29

distributor cap/rotor, 72

drag, 23

driveshaft, 20, 81

drivetrain, 15, 23, 79–81

E

electrical components, other, 96–97

electrical system, 18, 70–75

about, 19–20

battery and, 70–71

coil and, 72, 75, 75

distributor cap/rotor, 72, 75, 75

ignition switch, 72

repairs, 95–97, 96

solenoid, checking, 72

spark plugs/wires, 71

starter motor and, 74

wiring, checking, 74

engine

air intake/exhaust system, 76–77

basic systems in, 15

coolant system and, 78–79

diagnostics, 67–68

fuel system and, 75–76

lubrication system, 76

maintenance, 52–53

oil, changing, 55–56

schematic, 18

two-cycle vs. four cycle, 16–19

engine block, 79

engine lubrication, 20–21

engine oil, 28–31

engine problems, 69–79. See also electrical system

fuel system and, 75–76

simple/obvious, 67–69

equipment. See also implements

maintenance, 53–54

exhaust/exhaust manifold, 21. See also air intake/exhaust system

F

fan belt, 21, 78

fasteners, 4–9

field repairs, 90

filters, 32

fluid(s), 26–36

fluid aids, 35–36

four-cycle engines, 16–17

fuel, 32–33

diagnostics and, 67

diesel, 33

octane rating, gasoline, 32–33

winterizing, 33

fuel strainer/sediment bowl, 56

fuel system, 75–76, 94–95

G

gapping tool, 45, 59, 59

gaskets, 30

gasoline, 32–33

gas stabilizer, 33

gearboxes, 35, 81

gear(s), 10

generator, 20

grease, 27

grease fittings. See zerks

grease gun, 27, 42

ground-driven power, 23

H

half-moon key, 7

hitch pin clip, 6, 6

hose clamps, 14

hoses and lines, 14

hydraulic controls, 17

hydraulic fluid, 35, 60

hydraulic jacks, 46

hydraulic system, 24–25, 25, 85, 98

I

idle adjustment, 76

ignition switch, 72

implements, 24, 61, 86

inspection, visual, 55

intake manifold, 21

J

jacks and blocks, 46–47, 47

K

key(s), 7, 7

key wrenches, 45

L

lead replacer, 33

lines, 14

Liquid Wrench, 57

Loctite, 36, 57

lubricating oil, 28–31

lubrication system, 76

M

machine rivets, 6, 6

magneto, 19, 20

maintenance, 50–64

adjusting implements, 61

air filters, 58

belts, changing, 61

blades, sharpening, 60–61

chains, 63

cold weather and, 63–64

engine oil, changing, 55–56

general, 51

hydraulic fluid and filter, 60

radiator flushing, 58

schedule, 52–54

spark plugs, 59, 59

visual inspection, 55

wheel bearings, repacking, 62, 62

maintenance log, 103–105

manifold/manifold gasket, 77

manuals, 42, 51

metric conversion formulas, 102

muffler, 77, 98

multimeter, 70, 73, 74

N

nuts, 4, 4

O

ohmmeter, 72, 73

oil(s)

engine, changing, 55–56

maintenance and, 51

penetrating, 36, 57

oil filter cinch wrench, 44, 45

oil pan, 20

oil quality, 30–31

overloading equipment, 79, 80, 84, 84

overriding clutch, 11

owner’s manual, 42, 51

P

parts

connecting, 91–92

diagnostics and, 68–69

frame and contact, 91–92

replacement of, 88–89

spare, list of, 8

pipe wrenches, 44, 45

pliers, 39

power steering fluid, 35

power steering system, 83

power tools, 40, 48–49

power transmission, 22–24, 79–81

pre-cleaner, 77

professional help, 99–101

when to get, 100

where to get, 101

PTO (power takeoff) shaft, 11

pulleys, 10, 79, 80

R

“raceway,” 13, 13

radiator, 20, 78

radiator flushing, 58

recordkeeping, 36, 103–105

repairs, 87–98

basic, 91–93

disassembly/reassembly, 87

electrical system, 95–97

field, 90

flat tire, changing, 93–94

fuel system, 94–95

general procedures, 88

parts, replacing, 88–89

professional help for, 99–101

rivet(s), 6, 6, 91–92, 92

riveting tool, 92, 92

S

SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers), 30

safety

antifreeze and, 31, 34–35

jacks and blocks, 47, 47

maintenance and, 50

PTO shafts and, 11

U-joints and, 10, 10

service rating, 30–31

set screw, 7

shafts, 9, 11

slip clutch, 11, 86

socket wrenches, 43, 44

solenoid, 19, 72

solvents, 36

spark plug(s), 59, 71, 75

spark plug socket, 45

spark plug tools, 45

specialty tools, 41, 49

spills, 31

spindle, 9

spring(s), 9, 92, 93, 93

spring clip(s), 8

spring clip tool, 8, 49

sprockets, 10, 80–81

stabilizer, gas, 33

starter motor, 74

steering problems, 82–83

supplies, 41

systems, 25

air intake, 18, 21

basic, 15

electrical, 18, 19–20

engine lubrication and cooling, 20–21

exhaust, 21

fuel, 16–19, 18

hydraulic, 24–25, 25

power transmission, 22–24

T

thermostat, 21, 78

throttle cable, 75

tires

changing flat, 93–94

problems with, 82–83

traction of, 9, 83

tools, 37–49

acquiring, 48

basic, 38–41

cleaning, 48

general purpose, 38

grease gun, 42

jacks and blocks, 46–47, 47

manuals and, 42

power, 40, 48–49

riveting, 92, 92

specialty, 41, 49

for wheels, 46

for working on equipment, 40

wrenches, 43–45

transmission. See power transmission

transmission fluid, 35

two-cycle engines, 16–19

U

U-joints (universal joints), 10, 10

V

valves, 17

V-belts, 12

vise-grip (locking) pliers, 39

visual inspection, 55

voltmeter, 49, 73, 74, 74

W

washers, 4, 4

water pump, 78

wheel(s)

checking, 82–83

shafts and, 9–11

tools for, 46

wheel bearings, repacking, 62, 62

wiring, 73, 74

Woodruff key, 7

wrenches, 43–45, 44

oil-filter, 44, 45

other types of, 45

pipe, 44, 45

socket, 43

Z

zerks, 6, 6, 14, 27, 51