STORAGE
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Do not clean the vehicle with engine 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 ignition
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 as
follows.
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 also to pivot areas.
3. Unload the 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 hydraulic cylinder piston rods with grease.
7. Remove the battery from the vehicle. Store the
battery following the battery storage procedures.
(See Checking the battery condition on page 85.)
8. Keep the vehicle in a dry place where the vehicle is
sheltered from the elements. Cover the vehicle.
9. Store 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 tire. Keep the tires out
of direct sunlight and extreme heat.
IMPORTANT :
• When washing the vehicle, 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 the battery. Before installing the battery, be
sure it is fully charged.
3. Check the alternator belt tension.
4. Check all fluid levels (engine oil, transmission oil,
hydraulic oil, brake fluid, engine 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 outside, park the vehicle
and let the engine idle for at least 5 minutes. Shut
the engine off and walk around vehicle and make a
visual inspection looking for evidence of oil or water
leaks.
6. With the engine fully warmed up, release the
parking brake and test the brakes for proper
adjustment as you move forward. Adjust the brakes
as necessary.
VEHICLE STORAGE STORAGE
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