Prolonged Storage - Cushman 626823 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
Remove and inspect the spark plug at intervals indicated in the Periodic Service Schedule. Spark plug should be
properly gapped. Tighten to 16 ft. lbs. (22 Nm) torque
Remove and inspect the spark plug at intervals indicated in the Periodic Ser-
vice Schedule. Spark plug should be properly gapped. Tighten to 16 ft. lbs. (22
Nm) torque.
Fouled spark plug is indicated by a wet, black appearance. This could be
caused by a dirty air filter element or other restrictions in the air intake system.
Incorrectly adjusted valves, spark plug wire which are in poor condition or poor
quality fuel could also contribute to the problem.

PROLONGED STORAGE

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To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death resulting from a possible explosion:
Do not handle fuel in an area that is not adequately ventilated. Do not smoke near the fuel
tank or refuel near open flame or electrical items which could produce a spark.
Store vehicle in a clean, dry area. Do not store in same area as a stove, furnace, water heat-
er, or other appliance that uses a pilot light or has a device that can create a spark.
When refueling, inspect the fuel cap for leaks or breaks that could result in fuel spillage.
Always wear safety glasses while refueling to prevent possible eye injury from gasoline or
gasoline vapor.
Keep hands, clothing and jewelry away from moving parts. Use care not to contact hot
objects. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support on jack stands before attempting to run the
engine.
Preparing the engine for a prolonged storage period (30 days or more) calls for a few simple steps to prevent a build
up of varnish and gum in the carburetor and corrosion in the engine.
• Turn the Key Switch to OFF position, and leave the Forward/Reverse switch in the NEUTRAL position during
storage.
• Perform all required routine maintenance per the Periodic Service Schedule.
• Properly inflate the tires to recommended pressure (psi) stated on sidewall of tires.
• Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position engage the neutral lock, see page 5 - 11.
• Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the closed (OFF) position.
• With proper ventilation, run engine until the remaining fuel in car-
buretor and fuel lines is depleted and the engine stalls.
• Return the neutral lock to the OPERATE position
• Loosen, but do not remove the carburetor drain screw. Drain any
fuel remaining in bowl into an approved container and pour the fuel
collected into the vehicle fuel tank. Add Sea Foam (4 oz. for a full
tank of fuel) to stabilize fuel and install the tank cap securely.
• Tighten the carburetor drain screw.
• Remove spark plug and pour about 1/2 oz. (15 ml) of SAE 10 - 30
weight oil or Fogging oil into the cylinder. Rotate the crankshaft by
hand several times, then install the spark plug.
• Do not engage the park brake, but secure the car from rolling
• While engine is still warm, change oil.
• Clean body, chassis and engine of debris, mud, chaff or grass.
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Spark Plug
.030"
(.75 mm)
Gap
Fuel Shut-off
Valve
Turn to "OFF"
Position