Storage
2007 Carryall 272/Turf 272 Gasoline Vehicle Owner’s Manual (Europe)
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6. To protect the engine, remove spark plug and pour 1/2 ounce (14.2 mL) of SAE 10 weight oil into the
engine through the spark plug hole. Rotate engine crankshaft by hand several times and then install the
spark plug.
7. Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure.
See Vehicle Specifications on page 33.
8. Perform semiannual periodic lubrication.
See Periodic Lubrication Schedule on page 25.
9. Thoroughly clean front body, rear body, seats, cargo bed, engine compartment, and underside of vehicle.
10. Do not engage the park brake. Chock the wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
RETURNING THE STORED VEHICLE TO SERVICE
1. Restore fuel system to operation.
1.1. Remove plug from fuel tank vent.
1.2. Connect vent tube to fuel tank vent.
2. Connect battery cables, positive (+) cable first, and tighten terminals to 16 N·m (12 ft-lb).
3. Completely open the fuel shut-off valve
. Make sure the valve is fully open. A partially closed
fuel shut-off valve
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. Crank the engine until fuel is pumped into
the carburetor and fuel lines and the engine starts. Turn the engine off.
See following 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 it for the first time after storage.
5. Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure.
See Vehicle Specifications on page 33.
Figure 10 Fuel Shut-off Valve – Closed Position
CLOSED (OFF) POSITION
(SELECTOR IS ALIGNED
WITH OFF MARKINGS ON THE SIDES OF VALVE)
OFF
OFF
VIEWED FROM SELECTOR
SIDE OF VALVE