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MAINTENANCE
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
Owner’s Guide
PROLONGED STORAGE
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 refueling to prevent possible eye injury from gasoline or gaso-
line vapor.
Keep hands, clothing and jewelry away from moving parts. Use care not to contact hot objects.
Raise the rear of the vehicle and support on jack stands before attempting to run the engine.
Preparing the engine for a prolonged storage period (30 days or more) calls for a few simple steps to prevent a build up
of varnish 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 stor-
age.
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Perform all required routine maintenance per the Periodic Service Schedule.
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Properly inflate the tires to recommended pressure (psi) stated on sidewall of tires.
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Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position engage the neutral lock, see page 5 - 11.
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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. Rotate the crankshaft by hand several times, then install the spark
plug.
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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.
Fuel Shut-off
Valve
Turn to “OFF”
Position
