Periodic Service
10-23
STORAGE
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury:
Do not clean the vehicle when the
engine is running.
To avoid the danger of exhaust fume
poisoning, do not operate the engine in
a closed building without proper
ventilation.
When storing, remove the key from the
key switch to avoid unauthorized
persons from operating the vehicle and
getting injured.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you intend to store your vehicle for an
extended period of time, follow the procedures
outlined below.
These procedures will insure that the vehicle is
ready to operate with minimum preparation
when it is removed from storage.
1. Check the bolts and nuts for looseness.
and tighten
if necessary.
2. Apply grease to vehicle areas where bare
metal will rust and to pivot areas.
3. Unload from cargo bed.
4. Inflate the tires to a pressure a little
higher than usual.
5. Change the engine oil and run the engine
to circulate oil throughout the engine block
and internal moving parts for about 5
minutes.
6. With all implements lowered to the
ground, coat any exposed rods with
grease (if equipped).
7. Remove the battery from the vehicle.
Store the battery following the battery
storage procedures.
8. Keep the vehicle in a dry place where the
vehicle is sheltered from the elements.
Cover the vehicle.
9. Keep the vehicle indoors in a dry area that
is protected from sunlight and excessive
heat. If the vehicle must be stored
outdoors
, cover it with a waterproof
tarpaulin.
Put boards under the tires to keep
dampness
away from tires.
Keep the
tries out of direct sunlight and
extreme heat.
IMPORTANT:
When washing the vehicle, be sure to stop
the engine.
Allow sufficient time for the engine to cool
before washing.
Do not wash with a high-pressure car-
washing machine.
Cover the vehicle after the muffler and the
engine have cooled down.
REMOVING THE VEHICLE FROM
STORAGE
1. Check the tire air pressure and inflate the
tires if they are low.
2. Install a fully charged battery
.
3. Check to see if the fan works.
4. Check all fluid levels (engine oil,
transmission oil, engine coolant,
transmission coolant and any attached
implements).
5. Start the engine. Observe all gauges. If all
gauges are functioning properly and
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