Club Car Turf 1 Service Manual page 21

GENERAL INFORMATION
3. 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.
4. Drain carburetor and seal the fuel tank.
4.1. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position and the neutral lockout switch in the
MAINTENANCE position. Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the closed (OFF) position (Figure 3-3,
Page 3-3) (Figure 3-4, Page 3-3) and run the engine until fuel remaining in the carburetor and fuel
lines is depleted and the engine stalls. Return the neutral lockout switch to the OPERATE position.
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Figure 3-3 Fuel Shut-off Valve – 49-State Fuel Tank
1. Fuel Shut-off Valve 2. Closed (OFF) 3. Open (ON)
NOTE: When selecting valve position, ensure that it is fully
opened or fully closed.
4.2. Loosen, but do not remove, the carburetor drain screw and drain fuel remaining in bowl into a small
container, then pour the fuel from the container into vehicle fuel tank. Tighten the carburetor drain
screw.
4.3. Fill fuel tank to about 1 inch (2.5 cm) from top of fuel tank and, following manufacturer's directions,
add a commercially available fuel stabilizer (such as Sta-Bil
4.4. Disconnect fuel vent line from fuel tank vent nipple.
4.5. Plug the fuel tank vent nipple so that it is air tight. We recommend using a slip-on vinyl cap.
5. Disconnect battery and spark plug wire(s). See Disconnecting The Battery – Gasoline Vehicles on
page 1-3.
6. To protect the engine, remove spark plug and pour 1/2 ounce (14.2 mL) of SAE 10 weight oil into engine
through the spark plug hole. Rotate engine crankshaft by hand several times and then install the spark
plug.
7. Adjust tires to recommended tire pressure. See Section 2 – Vehicle Specifications.
8. Perform semiannual periodic lubrication. See Periodic Lubrication Schedule, Section 10 – Periodic
Maintenance, in the appropriate maintenance and service supplement.
9. Thoroughly clean front body, rear body, seats, cargo bed, engine compartment, and underside of vehicle.
10. Do not engage the park brake. Chock the wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
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Figure 3-4 Fuel Shut-off Valve – California Fuel Tank
1. Fuel Shut-off Valve 2. Closed (OFF) 3. Open (ON)
NOTE: When selecting valve position, ensure that it is fully
opened or fully closed.
2012 Turf/Carryall Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual
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