Periodic Service
10-
20
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 th
at
is
protected from sunlight and excessive
heat. If the vehicle must be stored
outdoors. Cover it with a waterproof
tarp
aulin.
Put boards under the tires to keep
dampness away from
tire.
Keep
the tries out of direct sunlight and
extreme heat.
IM
PORTANT:
When washing the vehicle, be sure to stop
the engin
e.
Allo
w sufficient time for the engine to
cool
before washing.
Do not wash with a high-pressure car-
washing ma
chine.
Cover the vehicle after the muffler and the
engine have cooled do
wn.
REMOVING THE VEHICLE FROM
STORAGE
1. Check the tire air pressure and inflate the
tires
if they are low.
2. Install battery before installing the battery,
Be sure it is fully charged.
3. Check to see if the fan works.
4. Check all fluid levels (engine oil,
transmission oil, engine coolant,
tra
nsmission coolant and any attached
implements).
5. Start the engine. Observe all gauges. If all
gauges are functioning properly and
reading normal, move the vehicle outside.
Once utside, park the vehicle and let the
engine idle for at least five minutes. Shut
the engine off and work around vehicle
and make a visual inspection looking for
evidence of oil or water leaks.
6.
W
ith the engine fully warm up. Release the
parking brake and test the brakes for
proper adjustment as you move fo
rward.
Adjust the brake as necessary.