Storage
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2007 Carryall 295 Intellitach and XRT 1550 Intellitach Diesel Vehicle Owner’s Manual
STORAGE
See General Warnings on page 8.
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DANGER
• Do not attempt to drain fuel when the engine is hot or while it is running.
• Clean up any spilled fuel before operating the vehicle.
• Store fuel in an approved fuel container only. Store in a well-ventilated area away from sparks,
open flames, heaters, or heat sources.
• Keep fuel out of the reach of children.
• Do not siphon fuel from the vehicle.
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WARNING
• Turn the key switch to the OFF position, remove the key, and leave the Forward/Reverse
handle in the NEUTRAL position during storage. This is to prevent unintentionally starting the
vehicle or a fire hazard.
• Do not attempt to charge frozen batteries or batteries with bulged cases. Discard the battery.
Frozen batteries can explode.
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CAUT ION
• Batteries in a low state of charge will freeze at low temperatures.
PREPARING THE VEHICLE FOR EXTENDED STORAGE
1. Unload the vehicle so that the tires are supporting only the weight of the vehicle.
2. Store the 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. Check electrolyte level after charging and add distilled water if necessary.
3. Make sure the key switch is in the OFF position and the Forward/Reverse handle is in the NEUTRAL
position. Chock the wheels.If
4. Prepare the fuel tank.
If using Biodiesel fuel
See Biodiesel Fuel (Diesel Vehicles Only) on page 56.
4.1. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel.
4.2. Disconnect the fuel vent line from the fuel tank vent nipple
4.3. Plug the fuel tank vent nipple so that it is air tight. Club Car recommends using a slip-on vinyl cap.
5. Change engine oil.
See Engine Oil and Filter Change on page 48.
6. Disconnect the battery cables, negative (–) cable first.
See WARNING “To avoid unintentionally start-
ing...” on page 9.
7. Battery should be clean and free of corrosion. Wash top and terminals of battery 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 battery. Do
not allow this solution to enter the battery. Be sure terminals are tight. Let the terminals dry and then coat
them with Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CCI P/N 1014305).
8. Adjust the tires to the recommended tire pressure.
See Vehicle Specifications on page 63.
9. Perform semiannual periodic lubrication.