MAINTENANCE
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
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Preparing the engine for a prolonged storage period (30 days or more) requires a few steps to prevent a build up of var-
nish and gum in the carburetor and corrosion in the engine.
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support on jack stands. Refer to LIFTING THE VEHICLE on page 22 for proper
lifting procedure and safety information.
2. Disconnect the fuel hose at the fuel tank
and plug hose.
3. With proper ventilation, depress the accelerator pedal and allow engine to run until it stops due to lack of fuel.
4. Remove spark plug and pour about 1 oz. (30 ml) of engine oil into the cylinder. Replace spark plug, ground spark
plug wire and use starter to turn engine over a few seconds to distribute oil.
5. Add a gasoline additive to the tank in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
6. Reattach fuel line to tank and drive the vehicle for several minutes to circulate the additive through the carbure-
tor.
7. While engine is still warm, change oil.
8. Clean body, chassis and engine of debris, mud, chaff or grass.
