Maintenance
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2005 Gold Standard Gasoline Vehicle Owner’s Manual
RETURNING THE STORED GASOLINE VEHICLE TO SERVICE
1. Restore fuel system to operation (Figure 20, Page 28).
1.1. Remove plug from fuel tank vent.
1.2. Connect vent tube to fuel tank vent.
2. Connect battery cables, positive (+) cable first.
3. Completely open the fuel shut-off valve (Figure 13). Make sure the valve is fully open. A partially closed
fuel shut-off valve (Figure 14) combined with the use of the choke can result in a fouled spark plug and
engine failure.
4. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position and the neutral lockout cam in the MAIN-
TENANCE position. Crank the engine until fuel is pumped into the carburetor and fuel lines and the
engine starts. Turn the engine off and return neutral lockout cam to the OPERATE position. See follow-
ing NOTE.
NOTE: Due to the oil added to the engine in preparation for storage, engine may smoke excessively for a
short time when it is run for the first time after storage.
5. Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure. See Vehicle Specifications – DS Golf, Four-Passenger,
and DS Box Bed Vehicles on page 30.
6. Perform the Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist on page 14.
MAINTENANCE
See General Warnings on page 7.
To ensure trouble-free vehicle performance, it is very important to follow an established preventive mainte-
nance program. Regular and consistent vehicle maintenance can prevent vehicle downtime and expensive
repairs that can result from neglect. Use the Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist on page 14 and the fol-
lowing Periodic Service Schedule and Periodic Lubrication Schedule to keep the vehicle in proper working
condition.
Figure 13 Fuel Shut-off Valve – Open Position
Figure 14 Fuel Shut-off Valve –
Partially Closed Position
VIEWED FROM SELECTOR
SIDE OF VALVE
FULL OPEN (ON)
POSITION
VIEWED FROM SELECTOR
SIDE OF VALVE
PARTIALLY CLOSED
POSITION