Returning The Stored Gasoline Vehicle To Service; Storage - Electric Vehicle - Club Car 2008 Turf Maintenance And Service Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION

RETURNING THE STORED GASOLINE VEHICLE TO SERVICE

1. Connect the battery cables, positive (+) cable first and tighten hardware to 144 in-lb (16 N·m.
2. Restore fuel system to operation.
2.1. Remove plug from the fuel tank vent nipple and connect fuel vent line to nipple. Open the fuel shut-
off valve (Figure 3-4, Page 3-4). Make sure the valve is fully open. A partially closed fuel shut-off
valve (Figure 3-5, Page 3-4) combined with the use of the choke can result in a fouled spark plug
and engine failure.
FULL OPEN (ON) POSITION
VIEWED FROM SELECTOR
Figure 3-4 Fuel Shut-off Valve – Open Position
2.2. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position and the neutral lockout cam in the
MAINTENANCE position. Crank the engine until fuel is pumped into the carburetor and fuel lines
and the engine starts. Turn the engine off and return neutral lockout cam to the OPERATE position.
See following NOTE.
NOTE: Due to the oil added to the engine in preparation for storage, engine may smoke excessively for a
short while when running it for the first time after storage.
3. Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure. See Section 2 – Vehicle Specifications.
4. Perform the Pre-Operation and Daily Safety Checklist. See the vehicle owner's manual.
STORAGE – ELECTRIC VEHICLE
See General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1.
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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. Place Tow/Run switch in TOW position.
• Do not attempt to charge frozen batteries or batteries with bulged cases. Discard the battery.
Frozen batteries can explode.
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SIDE OF VALVE
Storage – Electric Vehicle
PARTIALLY CLOSED POSITION
VIEWED FROM SELECTOR
SIDE OF VALVE
Figure 3-5 Incorrect Fuel Shut-off Valve Setting