GENERAL INFORMATION
Storage – Gasoline Vehicle
Page 3-2 2001 Pioneer 900 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual
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∆ DANGER
• Never attempt to drain gasoline when the engine is hot or while it is running.
• Be sure to clean up any spilled gasoline before operating the vehicle.
• Store gasoline in an approved gasoline container only. Store in a well-ventilated area away
from sparks, open flames, heaters, or heat sources.
• Keep gasoline out of the reach of children.
• Do not siphon gasoline from the vehicle.
∆ WARNING
• Turn the key switch OFF, 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.
• Turn fuel shut-off valve to closed (OFF) position (Figure 3-2, Page 3-3).
• Do not attempt to charge a battery if it is frozen or if the case is bulged. Discard the battery.
Frozen batteries can explode.
∆ CAUTION
• Batteries in a low state of charge will freeze at low temperatures.
3. Drain carburetor and seal the fuel tank.
3.1. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position. Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the
closed (OFF) position and run the engine until fuel remaining in the carburetor and fuel lines is
used up and the engine stalls (Figure 3-2, Page 3-3).
3.2. Loosen (do not remove) the carburetor drain screw and drain fuel remaining in bowl into a small
container, then pour the fuel from the container into vehicle fuel tank. Tighten the carburetor drain
screw.
3.3. 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
®
).
3.4. Disconnect fuel vent line from fuel tank vent nipple.
3.5. Plug the fuel tank vent nipple so that it is air tight. We recommend using a slip-on vinyl cap.
4. Disconnect the battery cables, negative cable (–) first.
5. To protect the engine, remove spark plug and pour 1/2 ounce of SAE 10 weight oil into the engine
through the spark plug hole. Rotate engine crankshaft by hand several times and then re-install the
spark plug.
6. Inflate tires to rated capacities. See Specifications, Section 2, Page 2-2.
7. Grease front suspension and do all other semiannual periodic lubrication. See Periodic Lubrication
Schedule, Section 10, Page 10-4.
8. Thoroughly clean front body, rear body, seats, cargo bed, engine compartment, and underside of vehicle.
9. Do not engage the park brake. Chock the wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
RETURNING THE STORED VEHICLE TO SERVICE
1. Connect the battery cables, positive cable (+) first.
2. Restore fuel system to operation.
