Storage; Vehicle Storage; Removing The Vehicle From Storage - Kubota SIDEKICK RTV-XG850 Operator's Manual

VEHICLE STORAGE

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 below.
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
(if equipped).
7. Remove the battery from the vehicle. Store the
battery following the battery storage procedures.
(See Checking battery condition on page 67.)
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, be sure to stop
the engine. Allow sufficient time for the
engine to cool before washing.
• Do not wash with a high-pressure car-
washing machine.
RTV-XG850
• When washing the vehicle, be careful not to
get water in the CVT air outlet.
In such case, remove the rubber plug and
drain the water.
(1) CVT air outlet
(1) Rubber plug
(2) CVT cover
• 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 all fluid levels (engine oil, transmission oil,
brake fluid, engine coolant and any attached
implements).
STORAGE
(A) Left rear tire
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