Preparing The Vehicle For Extended Storage - Husqvarna HUV 4214 2009 Maintenance And Service Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
CAUTION
• Batteries in a low state of charge will freeze at low temperatures.

PREPARING THE VEHICLE FOR EXTENDED STORAGE

1. Unload the vehicle so that the tires are supporting only the weight of the vehicle.
2. Store the 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.
Check electrolyte level after charging and add distilled water if necessary.
3. Make sure the key switch is in the OFF position and the Forward/Reverse handle is in the NEUTRAL position.
Chock the wheels.
4. Prepare the fuel tank.
4.1. Fill the tank with fresh fuel.
4.2. Following the manufacturer's directions, add a commercially available fuel stabilizer (such as Sta-Bil
the engine in a well-ventilated area to allow treated fuel to replace untreated fuel in the carburetor.
4.3. Turn the fuel shut-off valve (1) to the closed (OFF) position (Figure 3-2, Page 3-3).
3
2
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.
823
Figure 3-2 Fuel Shut-off Valve
4.4. Disconnect the fuel vent line from the fuel tank vent nipple.
4.5. Plug the fuel tank vent nipple so that it is air tight. The manufacturer recommends using a slip-on vinyl cap.
5. Remove both spark plugs, and pour 1/2 ounce (14.2 mL) of SAE 10 weight oil through each of the two spark plug
holes. Rotate the engine crankshaft by hand several times, then install both spark plugs.
6. Change engine oil. See Engine Oil and Filter Change on page 10-7.
7. Disconnect the battery cables, negative (–) cable first. See Disconnecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles
on page 1-4.
8. The battery should be clean and free of corrosion. Wash the battery top and terminals with a solution of baking
soda and water (1 cup (237 mL) baking soda per 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water). Rinse the solution off the battery.
Do not allow this solution to enter the battery. Let the terminals dry and then coat them with Battery Terminal
Protector Spray (P/N 603 00 00-03).
2009-2010 HUV 4214, HUV 4414, and HUV 4414X Maintenance and Service Manual
1
3
Storage
® ). Run
Page 3-3