STORING THE VEHICLE
Any time the vehicle will be parked for more than a few hours, follow the
recommended storage procedures:
1. Make any necessary repairs and clean the vehicle. See page 86.
2. Inspect all cables and lubricate all areas of the vehicle as recommended in
the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 69.
3. Perform battery maintenance. Clean the batteries. See page 83 and page
84.
4. For vehicles equipped with flooded batteries, inspect the fluid levels. Add or
change fluids as recommended in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning
on page 70.
5. Store the vehicle out of the sun in a cool, dry place.
6. Be sure the storage area is well ventilated.
TIP
Do not use plastic or coated materials to cover the vehicle. They do not allow
enough ventilation to prevent condensation, and may promote corrosion and
oxidation.
7. Turn the key off.
8. Verify that tire pressure is at specification.
9. Do not set the park brake. Block the wheels to prevent rolling.
10.Fully charge the batteries. Leave the charger connected to maintain a full
charge during the storage period, or check battery voltage each month
during storage and recharge as needed to maintain a full charge. If the
charger remains connected, check it monthly to verify proper operation.
WARNING
Do not cover the vehicle while the charger is connected. Dangerous levels of
hydrogen gas could accumulate.
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MAINTENANCE
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