GENERAL INFORMATION
Storage – Gasoline Vehicle
2001 Pioneer 1200 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual Page 3-3
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2.1. Remove plug from the fuel tank vent nipple and open the fuel shut-off valve (Figure 3-3, 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 (Figure 3-4, Page 3-3).
2.2. 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 follow-
ing NOTE.
3. Readjust tire pressure. See Specifications, Section 2, Page 2-2.
NOTE: Due to the oil added to the engine in preparation for storage, engine may smoke excessively for a
short while when running it for the first time after storage.
Figure 3-2 Closed Fuel Shut-off Valve
Figure 3-3 Open Fuel Shut-off Valve
Figure 3-4 Incorrect Fuel Shut-off Valve
CLOSED (OFF) POSITION
(SELECTOR IS ALIGNED
WITH OFF MARKINGS ON THE SIDES OF VALVE)
OFF
OFF
VIEWED FROM SELECTOR
SIDE OF VALVE
FULL OPEN (ON)
POSITION
VIEWED FROM SELECTOR
SIDE OF VALVE
VIEWED FROM SELECTOR
SIDE OF VALVE
PARTIALLY CLOSED
POSITION
