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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
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M a i n t a i n t h e fuel level i n t h e m a i n t a n k between
3/4 f u l l and f u l l . T h i s prevents t h e possibility o f car-
buretor g u m f o r m a t i o n w h i c h w i l l cause s t a r t i n g
problems and poor mileage.
N o r m a l maintenance services should be carried o u t
a t t h e t i m e or mileage i n t e r v a l s specified.
I f t h e vehicle cannot be d r i v e n each m o n t h , prepare
t h e vehicle according to the appropriate procedure t o
prevent damage t o t h e engine and chassis.
STORAGE
FOR LESS
THAN 1 MONTH
Vehicles inoperative for one m o n t h require t h e fol-
l o w i n g maintenance:
(1) A d d one q u a r t of special r u s t preventive o i l ,
M O P A R Engine O i l Supplement or equivalent, for
each five gallons o f gasoline i n the fuel t a n k .
(2) R u n the engine a t the 1000 r p m for five m i n -
utes.
STORAGE
FOR 1 TO 3 MONTHS
Vehicles inoperative for one t o three months r e -
q u i r e the following maintenance i n a d d i t i o n t o those
described above.
(1) D r a i n fuel t a n k and operate engine u n t i l carbu-
retor r u n s dry.
(2) Remove spark plugs a n d pour 2 ounces o f spe-
cial r u s t preventive o i l i n t o each cylinder. C r a n k the
engine. Replace plugs and t i g h t e n t o 4 1 N»m (30 f t .
lbs.) torque.
(3) Remove valve covers a n d coat rocker arms,
rocker a r m shaft, valve springs, push rods and valve
stems w i t h special r u s t preventive o i l .
(4) Check cooling system for leaks and proper a n t i -
freeze protection.
STORAGE
FOR MORE THAN 3 MONTHS
Vehicles inoperative for more t h a n 3 months r e -
quire the following maintenance i n a d d i t i o n t o those
described above.
(1) Place the vehicle on blocks or jackstands to re-
move weight f r o m tires. I n f l a t e t i r e s to recommended
pressure.
(2) Check the transmission, rear axle a n d steering
system for proper l u b r i c a n t level.
(4) Disconnect battery cables. Clean a n d coat cable
t e r m i n a l s w i t h grease. Remove b a t t e r y a n d place o n
a t r i c k l e charge.
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