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Lifting The Vehicle
GENERAL INFORMATION
9.
Adjust the tires to the recommended tire pressure. See Section 2 – Vehicle Specifications.
10.
Perform semiannual periodic lubrication.
See Periodic Maintenance on page 10-1.
11. Thoroughly clean the front body, rear body, seats, cargo bed, engine compartment, and underside of vehicle.
12. Do not engage the park brake. Chock the wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
RETURNING THE STORED VEHICLE TO SERVICE
1.
Make sure the key switch is in the OFF position and the Forward/Reverse handle is in the NEUTRAL position.
Chock the wheels.
2.
Restore the fuel system to operation
.
2.1. Remove the plug from the fuel tank vent.
2.2. Connect the vent tube to the fuel tank vent.
3.
Connect battery and spark plug wire(s).
See Connecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles on page 1-4.
4.
Completely open the fuel shut-off valve
. Ensure 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.
5.
Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position. Crank the engine until fuel is pumped into the
carburetor and the fuel lines and the engine starts. Turn the engine off.
See following NOTE.
NOTE:
Due to the oil added to the gasoline engine in preparation for storage, the engine may smoke excessively for a
short time when it is run for the first time after storage.
6.
Perform the Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist and the Performance Inspection on page 10-2.
LIFTING THE VEHICLE
See General Warning on page 1-2.
LIFTING ONLY THE FRONT
1.
Place vehicle on a level surface.
2.
Turn the key switch OFF and remove the key. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in NEUTRAL and set the park
brake. Chock the rear wheels.
3.
Disconnect battery and spark plug wire(s).
See Disconnecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles on page 1-4.
4.
If removing wheel, loosen the front wheel lug nuts.
5.
Lift front of vehicle and support on jack stands
See WARNING “Lift only one end...” in
6.
Remove the wheel.
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2009-2012 XRT 950 Maintenance and Service Manual