30-Day Storage
1. Wash the exterior finish.
2. Check anti-freeze protection.
3. Recharge battery if specific gravity is below 1.250 to
protect against freezing or deterioration. Disconnect cab
les at battery.
4. Inflate tires to about 40 psi.
5. Store the vehicle inside. If it must be left where severe
weather exposure is certain, cover it. Be sure the cover
will not loosen in heavy wind, thus rubbing the finish.
6. Run engine at fast idle for 15 minutes to assure oiling of
parts.
7. Place the automatic transmission in park, manual trans
mission in reverse and the transfer case in neutral. Park
ing brake should be off.
8. Check storage area and glove box for items that might be
damaged by extreme temperatures.
9. Close windows (if so equipped).
10. Open-body vehicles require special protection from the
elements-especially the controls, instruments and
seats. Storage within a closed area is recommended.
Extended Storage
If your vehicle will not be operated for more than 30 days, the
following should be done
in addition
to the short-term storage
procedure:
1. Wash the exterior finish.
2. Run engine until it is thoroughly warmed up, and then
drain oil. Install a new oil filter and fresh oil.
3. Take off the air cleaner and pour up to one pint of SAE-
10W (or lighter) engine oil into the carburetor air intake
with the engine running. Pour slowly, then faster until the
last quick pour stalls the engine. Install air cleaner.
4. Drain radiator, block and heater.
5. If freezing temperatures are likely, remove the battery
and store it in a dry, cool (but above freezing) area. Do
not
store the battery where there is a likelihood of open
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fire or sparks, or accessible to children. Batteries pro-
duce hydrogen gas that is toxic and highly combustible. •· ·•
6. Drain the fuel tank, making sure all gas is removed from
carburetor and fuel lines This reduces fire hazard and
prevents gumming of fuel.
7. Take off the wiper blades.
8. Place blocks under the front and rear to raise tires off the
ground.
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