E-Z-GO Freedom TXT - Gas Owner Manual - Page 60

PROLONGED STORAGE, Store vehicle in a clean, dry area. Do not store in same area as a stove, furnace

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Fouled spark plug is indicated by a wet, black appearance. This could be caused by a dirty air filter element or other restrictions in the air intake system. Incorrectly adjusted valves, spark plug wire which are in poor condition or poor quality fuel could also contribute to the problem. . Spark Plug PROLONGED STORAGE Ref Spg 1S .030" (.75 mm) Gap To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death resulting from a possible explosion: Do not handle fuel in an area that is not adequately ventilated. Do not smoke near the fuel tank or refuel near open flame or electrical items which could produce a spark. Store vehicle in a clean, dry area. Do not store in same area as a stove, furnace, water heater, or other appliance that uses a pilot light or has a device that can create a spark. When refueling, inspect the fuel cap for leaks or breaks that could result in fuel spillage. Always wear safety glasses while refueling to prevent possible eye injury from gasoline or gasoline vapor. Keep hands, clothing and jewelry away from moving parts. Use care not to contact hot objects. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support on jack stands before attempting to run the engine. Preparing the engine for a prolonged storage period (30 days or more) calls for a few simple steps to prevent a build up of varnish and gum in the carburetor and corrosion in the engine. • Raise the rear of the vehicle and support on jack stands. Refer to 'Lifting the Vehicle' for proper lifting procedure and safety information. • Disconnect the fuel hose at the fuel tank and plug hose. • With proper ventilation, depress the accelerator pedal and allow engine to run until it stops due to lack of fuel. • Remove spark plug and pour about 1 oz. (30 ml) of engine oil into the cylinder. Replace spark plug, ground spark plug wire and use starter to turn engine over a few seconds to distribute oil. • Add a gasoline additive to the tank in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. • Reattach fuel line to tank and drive the vehicle for several minutes to circulate the additive through the carburetor. • While engine is still warm, change oil. • Clean body, chassis and engine of debris, mud, chaff or grass. Page 54 Owner's Guide

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
Page 54
Owner’s Guide
Fouled spark plug is indicated by a wet, black appearance. This could be caused by a dirty air filter element or other restric-
tions in the air intake system. Incorrectly adjusted valves, spark plug wire which are in poor condition or poor quality fuel could
also contribute to the problem. .
PROLONGED STORAGE
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death resulting from a possible explosion:
Do not handle fuel in an area that is not adequately ventilated. Do not smoke near the fuel
tank or refuel near open flame or electrical items which could produce a spark.
Store vehicle in a clean, dry area. Do not store in same area as a stove, furnace, water heat-
er, or other appliance that uses a pilot light or has a device that can create a spark.
When refueling, inspect the fuel cap for leaks or breaks that could result in fuel spillage.
Always wear safety glasses while refueling to prevent possible eye injury from gasoline or
gasoline vapor.
Keep hands, clothing and jewelry away from moving parts. Use care not to contact hot
objects. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support on jack stands before attempting to run
the engine.
Preparing the engine for a prolonged storage period (30 days or more) calls for a few simple steps to prevent a build up of var-
nish and gum in the carburetor and corrosion in the engine.
•
Raise the rear of the vehicle and support on jack stands. Refer to ‘Lifting the Vehicle’ for proper lifting procedure and
safety information.
•
Disconnect the fuel hose
at the fuel tank
and plug hose.
•
With proper ventilation, depress the accelerator pedal and allow engine to run until it stops due to lack of fuel.
•
Remove spark plug and pour about 1 oz. (30 ml) of engine oil into the cylinder. Replace spark plug, ground spark plug
wire and use starter to turn engine over a few seconds to distribute oil.
•
Add a gasoline additive to the tank in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
•
Reattach fuel line to tank and drive the vehicle for several minutes to circulate the additive through the carburetor.
•
While engine is still warm, change oil.
•
Clean body, chassis and engine of debris, mud, chaff or grass.
.030"
(.75 mm)
Gap
Spark Plug
Ref Spg 1S