GENERAL INFORMATION
Storage – Gasoline Vehicle
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PREPARING THE GASOLINE VEHICLE FOR EXTENDED STORAGE
1.
Unload the vehicle so that tires are supporting only the weight of the vehicle.
2.
Store vehicle in a cool, dry place. This will minimize battery self-discharge. If the battery appears to be weak,
have it charged by a trained technician. Use an automotive-type 12-volt battery charger rated at 10 amps or less.
3.
Drain carburetor and seal the fuel tank.
3.1.
Pedal-start vehicles:
Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position and the neutral lockout
switch in the MAINTENANCE position. Turn the fuel shut-off valve (1) to the closed (OFF) position
3-3, Page 3-3 or Figure 3-4, Page 3-3)
and run the engine until fuel remaining in the carburetor and fuel
lines is depleted and the engine stalls. Return the neutral lockout switch to the OPERATE position.
3.2.
Key-start vehicles:
Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position. Turn the fuel shut-off
valve (1) to the closed (OFF) position
(Figure 3-3, Page 3-3 or Figure 3-4, Page 3-3)
and run the engine
until fuel remaining in the carburetor and fuel lines is depleted and the engine stalls.
1
2
3
1. Fuel Shut-off Valve
2. Closed (OFF)
3. Open (ON)
NOTE: When selecting valve position, ensure that it is fully opened
or fully closed.
2
1
3
(Viewed from driver side of vehicle)
1. Fuel Shut-off Valve
2. Closed (OFF)
3. Open (ON)
NOTE: When selecting valve position, ensure that it is fully opened
or fully closed.
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Figure 3-3 Fuel Shut-off Valve – 49-State Fuel Tank Shown
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Figure 3-4
Fuel Shut-off Valve – California Fuel Tank
Shown
3.3. Loosen, but do not remove, the carburetor drain screw and drain fuel remaining in bowl into a small, clean
container, then pour the fuel from the container into vehicle fuel tank. Tighten the carburetor drain screw.
3.4. Fill fuel tank to about 1 inch (2.5 cm) from top of fuel tank and, following manufacturer’s directions, add a
commercially available fuel stabilizer (such as Sta-Bil
®
).
3.5. Disconnect fuel vent line from fuel tank vent nipple
.
3.6. Plug the fuel tank vent nipple so that it is air tight. We recommend using a slip-on vinyl cap.
2007-2009 Turf 252, Carryall 252 and XRT 900 Maintenance and Service Manual
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