2011 Kawasaki Mule 610 4x4 XC Owners Manual - Page 126

124 STORAGE WARNING An air/oil mist may be forcibly ejected from the spark plug hole and could get into your eyes. Do not lean over the engine when performing this procedure. If you do get oil in your eyes, wash them immediately with liberal amounts of clean, fresh water and consult a physician as soon as possible. a plastic bag over the exhaust pipe and air • Tie cleaner intake (rear cab frame top) to prevent • moisture or small animals from entering. Put a cover over the vehicle to keep dust and dirt from collecting on it. Removal from Storage: j DANGER Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless poisonous gas. Inhaling carbon monoxide can cause serious brain injury or death. DO NOT run the engine in enclosed areas. Operate only in a well-ventilated area. the plastic bags from the exhaust pipe • Remove and air cleaner intake. the terminals of the battery, charge the bat• Clean tery if necessary, and install it in the vehicle. sure the spark plug is tight. • Make Fill the tank with fuel. • Check fuel all the points listed in the "Daily Safety • Checks" section. as indicated in the "General Lubrication" • Lubricate section. Put boards under the front and rear wheels to keep dampness away from the tire rubber. Spray oil on all unpainted metal surfaces to prevent rusting. Avoid getting oil on rubber parts or in the brakes. Lubricate all the cables as indicated in the General Lubrication section. Remove the battery, and store it where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight, moisture, or freezing temperatures. During storage it should be given a slow charge (one ampere or less) about once a month. NOTICE Keep the battery well charged during cold weather so that the electrolyte does not freeze and crack open the battery. The more discharged a battery becomes, the more easily it freezes. Never remove the sealing strip, or the battery can be damaged.