Returning The Stored Gasoline Vehicle To Service - Club Car DS 2004 Service Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Preparing the Gasoline Vehicle for Extended Off-Season Storage, Continued:
7. Perform semiannual periodic lubrication. See Periodic Lubrication Schedule, Section 10 – Periodic
Maintenance, in the appropriate maintenance and service supplement.
8. Thoroughly clean front body, rear body, seats, engine compartment, and underside of vehicle.
9. Do not engage the park brake. Chock the wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.

RETURNING THE STORED GASOLINE VEHICLE TO SERVICE

1. Connect battery cables, positive (+) cable first.
2. Restore fuel system to operation.
2.1. Remove plug from the fuel tank vent nipple and reconnect fuel vent line to nipple. Open the fuel
shut-off valve (Figure 3-4, Page 3-4). Make sure the valve is fully open. A partially closed fuel shut-
off valve (Figure 3-5, Page 3-4) combined with the use of the choke, can result in a fouled spark
plug and engine failure.
2.2. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position and the neutral lockout cam to the
SERVICE (MAINTENANCE) position. Crank the engine until fuel is pumped into the carburetor and
fuel lines and the engine starts. Turn the engine off and return the neutral lockout cam to the OPER-
ATE position. See following NOTE.
NOTE: Due to the oil added to the engine in preparation for storage, the engine may smoke excessively for
a short while when running it for the first time after storage.
3. Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure. See Section 2 – Vehicle Specifications.
4. Perform the Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist. See the vehicle owner's manual.
VIEWED FROM SELECTOR
Figure 3-4 Fuel Shut-Off Valve – Open Position
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FULL OPEN (ON)
POSITION
SIDE OF VALVE
PARTIALLY CLOSED POSITION
VIEWED FROM SELECTOR
SIDE OF VALVE
Figure 3-5 Incorrect Fuel Shut-off Valve Setting
Storage – Gasoline Vehicle