Routine maintenance and servicing

This Chapter is designed to help the home mechanic maintain his/her vehicle for safety, economy, long life and peak performance.

The Chapter contains a master maintenance schedule, followed by Sections dealing specifically with each task on the schedule. Visual checks, adjustments, component renewal and other helpful items are included. Refer to the accompanying illustrations of the engine compartment and the underside of the vehicle for the locations of the various components.

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Road test (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
Instruments and electrical equipment 1 Check the operation of all instruments and electrical equipment. 2 Make sure that all instruments read correctly, and switch on all electrical equipment in ...

Weber 2V carburettor - adjustment
Idle speed and mixture adjustment 1 Refer to Chapter 1. Fast idle speed (XR3 models) 2 Remove the air cleaner as described in Section 2. 3 Have the engine at normal operating temperature, with ...

Door lock - removal and refitting
Models up to 1990 1 Remove the door inner trim panel. 2 Where necessary for improved access, peel back the waterproof plastic sheet from the door. 3 Withdraw the window channel extension through ...