Winter Or Prolonged Storage - E-Z-GO RXV GASOLINE Service & Repair Manual

Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions and Warnings
Secure the vehicle and contents.
Never ride on the vehicle being transport-
ed.
Always remove the windshield before trans-
porting.
Maximum speed with sun top installed is 50
mph (80 kph).
If the vehicle is to be transported at highway
speeds, the sun top must be removed and the
seat bottom secured. When transporting vehi-
cle below highway speeds, check for tightness
of hardware and cracks in sun top at mounting
points. Always remove windshield when trans-
porting. Always check that the vehicle and
contents are adequately secured before trans-
porting. The rated capacity of the trailer or
truck must exceed the weight of the vehicle
(see GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS for vehicle
weight) and load plus 1000 lbs. (454 kg).
Secure the vehicle using ratchet tie downs.
WINTER OR PROLONGED STOR-
AGE
Keep hands, clothing and jewelry away from
moving parts. Use care not to contact hot
objects. Raise the rear of the vehicle and sup-
port on jack stands before attempting to run
the engine.
Preparing the engine for winter or a prolonged storage
calls for a few simple steps to prevent build up of var-
nish and gum in the carburetor and corrosion in the en-
gine.
Place the direction selector in the neutral position and
engage the neutral lock (Ref. Fig. 5). Add fuel stabilizer
to the tank in accordance with the manufacturer's rec-
ommendations. Close the fuel shut off valve located in
the fuel line between the tank and fuel filter. With proper
area of ventilation, start the engine and allow to run until
the engine stops due to lack of fuel. Remove the air filter
and spray a commercial fogging or cylinder oil into the
carburetor while operating the starter for 2 - 3 seconds.
Reinstall the air filter and open the fuel shut off valve.
GENERAL INFORMATION & ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Repair and Service Manual
HARDWARE
Periodically, the vehicle should be inspected for loose
fasteners. Fasteners should be tightened in accordance
with the Torque Specifications table (Ref. Fig. 6).
Use care when tightening fasteners and refer to the
Technician's Repair and Service Manual for specific
torque values.
Generally, three classes of standard hardware and two
classes of metric hardware are used in the vehicle.
Grade 5 hardware can be identified by the three marks
on the hexagonal head and grade 8 hardware is identi-
fied by 6 marks on the head. Metric hardware is marked
on the head with 8.8 or 10.9. Unmarked hardware is
Grade 2.
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