Periodic Service
10-19
STORAGE
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury:
⚫
Do not clean the vehicle when the engine
is running.
⚫
To avoid the danger of exhaust fume
poisoning, do not operate the engine in a
closed building without proper ventilation.
⚫
When storing, remove the key from the
key switch to avoid unauthorized persons
from operating the vehicle and getting
injured.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you intend to store your vehicle for an extended
period of time, follow the procedures outlined
below.
These procedures will insure that the vehicle is
ready to operate with minimum preparation when
it is removed from storage.
1.
Check the bolts and nuts for looseness and
tighten if necessary.
2.
Apply grease to vehicle areas where bare
metal will rust also to pivot areas.
3.
Unload from cargo bed.
4.
Inflate the tire to a pressure a little higher
than usual.
5.
Change the engine oil and run the engine to
circulate oil throughout the engine block and
internal moving parts for about 5 minutes.
6.
With all implements lowered to the ground,
coat any exposed rods with grease(if
equipped).
4.
Check all fluid levels(engine oil, transmission
oil, engine coolant, transmission coolant and
7.
Remove the battery from the vehicle. Store
the battery following the battery storage
procedures.
8.
Keep the vehicle in a dry place where the
vehicle is sheltered from the elements. Cover
the vehicle.
9.
Keep the vehicle indoors in a dry area that is
protected from sunlight and excessive heat. If
the vehicle must be stored outdoors. Cover it
with a waterproof tarpaulin.
Put boards under the tires to keep dampness
away from tire.
Keep the tries out of direct sunlight and
extreme heat.
IMPORTANT:
⚫
When washing the vehicle, be sure to stop
the engine.
Allow sufficient time for the engine to cool
before washing.
⚫
Do not wash with a high-pressure car-
washing machine.
⚫
Cover the vehicle after the muffler and the
engine have cooled down.
⚫
REMOVING THE VEHICLE FROM
STORAGE
1.
Check the tire air pressure and inflate the
tires if they are low.
2.
Before installing the battery, be sure it is fully
charged.
3.
Check to see if the fan works.
