Club Car Cafe Express Owner's Manual page 28

Storage
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
• Only trained technicians should service or repair the vehicle. Anyone doing even simple repairs or
service should have knowledge and experience in electrical and mechanical repair. The appropriate
instructions must be used when performing maintenance, service, or accessory installation.
• 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.
• Do not attempt to charge frozen batteries or batteries with bulged cases. Discard the battery. Frozen
batteries can explode.
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 (such
as Sta-Bil ® ).
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. See Disconnecting the Battery on page 10.
5. Batteries should be clean and free of corrosion. Wash tops and terminals of batteries with a solution of baking
soda and water: use 1 cup (237 mL) baking soda per 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water. Rinse solution off batteries. Do
not allow this solution to enter the batteries. 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 20 ft·lb (27 N·m).
7. Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure. See Vehicle Specifications on page 39.
8. Perform semiannual periodic lubrication. See Periodic Lubrication Schedule on page 30.
9. Thoroughly clean front body, rear body, seats, cargo bed, engine compartment, and underside of vehicle.
10. Thoroughly clean and wipe dry all storage compartments in the refreshment center.
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