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Storage – Gasoline Vehicle
GENERAL INFORMATION
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4
1
3
1. Vent 2. Fuel Shut-off Valve 3. Fuel Vent Line 4. Fuel Tank
89A
Figure 3-5
Fuel Tank, Vent, and Lines
4.
Disconnect battery.
See Disconnecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles, Section 1, Page 1-3.
5.
Batteries should be clean and free of corrosion. Wash tops and terminals of batteries with a solution of baking
soda and water (1 cup (237 mL) baking soda per 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water). Rinse solution off batteries. Do not
allow this solution to enter the batteries. Be sure terminals are tight. Let the terminals dry and then coat them with
Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CCI P/N 1014305).
6.
To protect the engine, remove spark plug and pour 1/2 ounce (14.2 mL) of SAE 10 weight oil into the engine
through the spark plug hole. Rotate engine crankshaft by hand several times and then install the spark plug.
7.
Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure.
See Vehicle Specifications – Gasoline Vehicles on page 2-1.
8.
Perform semiannual periodic lubrication.
See Periodic Maintenance on page 10-1.
9.
Thoroughly clean front body, rear body, seats, cargo bed, engine compartment, and underside of vehicle.
10. Do not engage the park brake. Chock the wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
RETURNING THE STORED GASOLINE VEHICLE TO SERVICE
1.
Restore fuel system to operation.
1.1. Remove plug from the fuel tank vent
1.2. Connect vent tube to fuel tank vent.
2.
Connect battery.
See Connecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles, Section 1, Page 1-3.
3.
Completely open the fuel shut-off valve (1)
(Figure 3-3, Page 3-3 or Figure 3-4, Page 3-3)
. Make sure the valve
is fully open. A partially closed fuel shut-off valve combined with the use of the choke can result in a fouled
spark plug and engine failure.
4.
Pedal-start vehicles:
Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position and the neutral lockout
switch in the MAINTENANCE position. Crank the engine until fuel is pumped into the carburetor and fuel lines
and the engine starts. Turn the engine off and return the neutral lockout switch to the OPERATE position.
See following NOTE.
5.
Key-start vehicles:
Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position. Crank the engine until fuel is
pumped into the carburetor and fuel lines and the engine starts. Turn the engine off.
See following NOTE.
NOTE:
Due to the oil added to the engine in preparation for storage, engine may smoke excessively for a short
time when it is run for the first time after storage.
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2007-2009 Turf 252, Carryall 252 and XRT 900 Maintenance and Service Manual
