Preparing The Gasoline Vehicle For Extended Off-Season Storage - Club Car DS 2004 Service Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
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CAUTION
• Batteries in a low state of charge will freeze at low temperatures.

PREPARING THE GASOLINE VEHICLE FOR EXTENDED OFF-SEASON STORAGE

1. Batteries should be clean and free of corrosion. Wash tops and terminals of batteries with a solution of
baking soda and water (1 cup (237 mL) baking soda per 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water). Rinse solution off bat-
teries. Do not allow this solution to enter the batteries. Be sure terminals are tight. Let the terminals dry
and then coat them with Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CCI P/N 1014305).
2. Store vehicle in a cool, dry place. This will minimize battery self-discharge. If the battery appears to be
weak, have it charged by a trained technician. Use an automotive-type 12-volt battery charger rated at
10 amps or less.
3. Drain carburetor and seal the fuel tank.
3.1. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position and the neutral lockout cam in the
SERVICE (MAINTENANCE) position. Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the closed (OFF) position
(Figure 3-3, Page 3-3) and run the engine until fuel remaining in the carburetor and fuel lines is
depleted and the engine stalls. Return the neutral lockout cam to the OPERATE position.
3.2. Loosen, but do not remove, the carburetor drain screw and drain fuel remaining in bowl into a small
container, then pour the fuel from the container into vehicle fuel tank. Tighten the carburetor drain
screw.
3.3. Disconnect fuel vent line from fuel tank vent nipple.
3.4. Plug the fuel tank vent nipple so that it is air tight. We recommend using a slip-on vinyl cap.
TO CARBURETOR
VENT TUBES
Figure 3-2 Fuel Tank, Vent, and Lines
4. Disconnect the battery cables as instructed. See WARNING "To avoid unintentionally starting..." in
General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-2.
5. To protect the engine, remove the spark plug and pour 1/2 ounce (14.2 mL) of SAE 10 weight oil into the
engine through the spark plug hole. Rotate the engine crankshaft by hand several times and then install
the spark plug.
6. Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure. See Section 2 – Vehicle Specifications.
VENT
SHUT-OFF
WITH OFF MARKINGS ON THE SIDES OF VALVE)
VALVE
Figure 3-3 Fuel Shut-Off Valve – Closed Position
2004 DS Golf Car Maintenance and Service Manual
Storage – Gasoline Vehicle
CLOSED (OFF) POSITION
(SELECTOR IS ALIGNED
OFF
VIEWED FROM SELECTOR
SIDE OF VALVE
3
OFF
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