Prolonged Storage - Cushman HAULER 800X Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.

PROLONGED STORAGE

To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death resulting from a possible explosion:
Do not handle fuel in an area that is not adequately ventilated. Do not smoke near the fuel
tank or refuel near open flame or electrical items which could produce a spark.
Store vehicle in a clean, dry area. Do not store in same area as a stove, furnace, water heat-
er, or other appliance that uses a pilot light or has a device that can create a spark.
When refueling, inspect the fuel cap for leaks or breaks that could result in fuel spillage.
Always wear safety glasses while refueling to prevent possible eye injury from gasoline or
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gasoline vapor.
Keep hands, clothing and jewelry away from moving parts. Use care not to contact hot
objects. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support on jack stands before attempting to run the
engine.
Preparing the engine for a prolonged storage period (30 days or more) calls for a few simple steps to prevent a build up
of varnish and gum in the carburetor and corrosion in the engine.
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Raise the rear of the vehicle and support on jack stands. Refer to 'Lifting the Vehicle' for proper lifting procedure
and safety information.
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Disconnect the fuel hose at the fuel tank and plug hose.
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With proper ventilation, depress the accelerator pedal and allow engine to run until it stops due to lack of fuel.
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Remove spark plug and pour about 1 oz. (30 ml) of engine oil into the cylinder. Replace spark plug, ground spark
plug wire and use starter to turn engine over a few seconds to distribute oil.
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Add a gasoline additive to the tank in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
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Reattach fuel line to tank and drive the vehicle for several minutes to circulate the additive through the carburetor.
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While engine is still warm, change oil.
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Clean body, chassis and engine of debris, mud, chaff or grass.
Battery charger, controller and other electronic devices need to be disconnected since they will contribute to the pre-
mature discharge of batteries.
During periods of storage, the batteries will need attention to keep them maintained and prevent discharge.
In high temperatures the chemical reaction is faster, while low temperatures cause the chemical reaction to slow
down. A vehicle that is stored at 90° F (32° C) will loose.002 of specific gravity each day. If a fully charged battery
has a specific gravity of 1.275, and the battery is allowed to sit unused, it will become partially discharged. When it
reaches 1.240, which it will do in less than twenty days, it should be recharged. If a battery is left in a discharged
state, sulfating takes place on and within the plates. This condition is not reversible and will cause permanent dam-
age to the battery. In order to prevent damage, the battery should be recharged. A hydrometer (P/N 50900-G1) can
be used to determine the specific gravity and therefore the state of charge of a battery.
In winter conditions, the battery must be fully charged to prevent the possibility of freezing. A fully charged battery
will not freeze in temperatures above -75° F (-60° C). Although the chemical reaction is slowed in cold temperatures,
the battery must be stored fully charged, and disconnected from any circuit that could discharge the battery. For por-
table chargers, disconnect the charging plug from the vehicle receptacle. For on-board chargers, disconnect the
charging harness from the batteries. The batteries must be cleaned and all deposits neutralized and removed from
the battery case to prevent self discharge. The batteries should be tested or recharged at thirty day minimum inter-
vals.
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