REMOVING THE VEHICLE FROM STORAGE 1. Check the tire air pressure and inflate the tires if they are low. 2. Install the battery. Before installing the battery, be sure it is fully charged. 3. Check the fan belt tension. 4. Check all fluid levels (engine oil, transmission oil, engine coolant and any attached implements). 5. Check the spark plug gap. Install and tighten plugs to the specified torque. 6. Start the engine. Observe all gauges. If all gauges are functioning properly and reading normal, move the vehicle outside. Once outside, park the vehicle and let the engine idle for at least 5 minutes.
Shut the engine off and walk around vehicle and make a visual inspection looking for evidence of oil or water leaks. 7. With the engine fully warmed up, release the parking brake and test the brakes for proper adjustment as you move forward. Adjust the brakes as necessary. To avoid personal injury: A Do not clean the vehicle with engine running. A To avoid the danger of exhaust fume poisoning, do not operate the engine in a closed building without proper ventilation. A When storing, remove the key from the key switch to avoid unauthorized persons from operating the vehicle and getting injured.
VEHICLE STORAGE If you intend to store your vehicle for an extended period of time, follow the procedures outlined below. These procedures will insure that the vehicle is ready to operate with minimum preparation when it is removed from storage. 1. Check the bolts and nuts for looseness, and tighten if necessary. 2. Apply grease to vehicle areas where bare metal will rust also to pivot areas. 3. Unload from cargo bed. 4. Inflate the tires to a pressure a little higher than usual. 5. Change the engine oil and run the engine to circulate oil throughout the engine block and internal moving parts for about 5 minutes. 6.
With all implements lowered to the ground, coat any exposed hydraulic cylinder piston rods with grease (if equipped). 7. Remove the battery from the vehicle. Store the battery following the battery storage procedures. (See "Checking Battery Condition" in "EVERY 100 HOURS" in "PERIODIC SERVICE" section.) 8. Keep the vehicle in a dry place where the vehicle is sheltered from the elements. Cover the vehicle. 9. Store the vehicle indoors in a dry area that is protected from sunlight and excessive heat. If the vehicle must be stored outdoors, cover it with a waterproof tarpaulin. Put boards under the tires to keep dampness away from tire. Keep the tires out of direct sunlight and extreme heat.
A When washing the vehicle, be sure to stop the engine. Allow sufficient time for the engine to cool before washing. A Do not wash with a high-pressure car-washing machine. A Cover the vehicle after the muffler and the engine have cooled down. 2 ST ORAGE STORAGE