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GENERAL INFORMATION & ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
SUN TOP AND WINDSHIELD
The top does not provide protection from roll
over or falling objects.The windshield does not
provide protection from tree limbs or flying
objects.
Clean with lots of water and a clean cloth. Minor
scratches may be removed using a commercial plastic
polish or Plexus plastic cleaner.
TRAILERING
To prevent personal injury to occupants of oth-
er highway vehicles, be sure that the vehicle
and contents are adequately secured to trailer.
Do not ride on vehicle being trailered.
Remove windshield before trailering.
Maximum speed with top is 50 mph
(80 kph).
If the vehicle is to be transported on a trailer at highway
speeds, the windshield and top must be removed and
the seat bottom secured. Always check that the vehicle
and contents are adequately secured before trailering
the vehicle. The rated capacity of the trailer must
exceed the weight of the vehicle (see GENERAL SPEC-
IFICATIONS for vehicle weight) and load. Lock the
parking brake and secure the vehicle to the trailer using
ratchet tie downs.
WINTER OR PROLONGED STORAGE
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or
death resulting from a possible explosion:
Do not handle fuel in an area that is not
adequately ventilated. Do not smoke near
the fuel tank or refuel near open flame or
electrical items which could produce a
spark.
Store vehicle in a clean, dry area. Do not
store in same area as a stove, furnace,
water heater, or other appliance that uses
a pilot light or has a device that can create
a spark.
When refueling, inspect the fuel cap for
leaks or breaks that could result in fuel
spillage.
Always wear safety glasses while refuel-
ing to prevent possible eye injury from
gasoline or gasoline vapour.
Keep hands, clothing and jewelry away
from moving parts. Use care not to con-
tact hot objects. Raise the rear of the vehi-
cle and support on jack stands before
attempting to run the engine.
Preparing the engine for a prolonged storage period
calls for a few simple steps to prevent build up of var-
nish and gum in the carburetor and corrosion in the
engine.
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Turn the Key Switch to OFF position, and leave
the Forward/Reverse switch in the NEUTRAL
position during storage.
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Perform all required routine maintenance per the
Periodic Service Schedule.
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Properly inflate the tires to recommended pres-
sure (psi) stated on sidewall of tires.
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Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEU-
TRAL position and engage the neutral lock (Ref.
Fig. 4).
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Turn the Fuel Shut-Off Valve to the closed (OFF)
position.
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With proper ventilation, run engine until the
remaining fuel in carburetor and fuel lines is
depleted and the engine stalls.
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Return the neutral lock to the OPERATE position.
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Loosen, but do not remove the carburetor drain
screw. Drain any fuel remaining in bowl into an
approved container and pour the fuel collected
into the vehicle fuel tank. Add Sea Foam (4 oz.
for a full tank of fuel) to stabilize fuel and install
the tank cap securely.
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Tighten the carburetor drain screw.
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Remove spark plug and pour about 1/2 oz. (15
ml) of SAE 10 - 30 weight oil or Fogging oil into
the cylinder.
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Do not engage the park brake, but secure the car
from rolling.
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While engine is still warm, change oil.
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Clean body, chassis and engine of debris, mud,
chaff or grass.
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