Storage - Gasoline Vehicle; Preparing The Gasoline Vehicle For Extended Storage - Club Car Precedent Villager 2 Maintenance And Service Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
STORAGE – GASOLINE VEHICLE
See General Warnings on page 1-2.
DANGER
• Do not attempt to drain fuel when the engine is hot or while it is running.
• Be sure to clean up any spilled gasoline before operating the vehicle.
• Store fuel in an approved fuel container only. Store in a well-ventilated area away from sparks, open
flames, heaters, or heat sources.
• Keep fuel out of the reach of children.
• Do not siphon fuel from the vehicle.
WARNING
• Turn the key switch to the OFF position, remove the key, and leave the Forward/Reverse handle in
the NEUTRAL position during storage. This is to prevent unintentionally starting the vehicle or a
fire hazard.
CAUTION
• Batteries in a low state of charge will freeze at low temperatures.

PREPARING THE GASOLINE VEHICLE FOR EXTENDED STORAGE

1. Unload the vehicle so that tires are supporting only the weight of the vehicle.
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. Seal the fuel tank.
3.1. Fill fuel tank, and, following manufacturer's directions, add a commercially available fuel stabilizer.
3.2. Disconnect fuel vent line from fuel tank vent nipple.
3.3. Plug the fuel tank vent nipple so that it is air tight. We recommend using a slip-on vinyl cap.
NOTE: It is not necessary to drain the fuel line.
4. Disconnect battery and spark plug wire(s).
See Disconnecting the Battery- Gasoline Vehicles on page 1-3.
5. Battery should be clean and free of corrosion. Wash top and terminals of battery 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 battery. Do not allow this
solution to enter the battery. Let the terminals dry and then coat them with Battery Terminal Protector Spray.
6. To protect the engine, remove spark plug and pour 0.5 fl-oz (14.2 mL) of SAE 10 weight oil into the engine
through the spark plug hole. Rotate engine crankshaft by hand several times and then install the spark plug and
tighten it to 18 ft·lb (24.5 N·m).
7. Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure. See Vehicle Specifications – Electric and Subaru EX40 on
page 2-1.
8. Perform semiannual periodic lubrication. See Periodic Lubrication Schedules on page 10-8.
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