2014 Kawasaki KFX50 Owners Manual - Page 139

2014 Kawasaki KFX50 Manual

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138 STORAGE STORAGE Preparation for Storage Before storing your ATV for an extended time, be sure you thoroughly check the vehicle for needed repairs and have them corrected. Otherwise, the repairs may be forgotten by the time you remove the vehicle from storage. In addition, extended storage requires that you take the following steps to reduce the effects of deterioration from non-use of the vehicle: 1. 2. Change the engine oil. Drain the fuel tank and carburetor. Be sure to drain the fuel in a well-ventilated area, not in a garage. WARNING HAZARD Refueling this ATV or handling fuel improperly. WHAT CAN HAPPEN The fuel could explode or ignite. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always refuel this ATV and handle fuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine off. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where fuel is handled. Do not overfill the tank. Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. After refueling, make sure the fuel fill cap is closed properly and securely. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before starting he engine. j

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138
STORAGE
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STORAGE
Preparation for Storage
Before storing your ATV for an extended time, be
sure you thoroughly check the vehicle for needed
repairs and have them corrected.
Otherwise, the
repairs may be forgotten by the time you remove the
vehicle from storage.
In addition, extended storage requires that you
take the following steps to reduce the effects of de-
terioration from non-use of the vehicle:
1.
Change the engine oil.
2.
Drain the fuel tank and carburetor. Be sure to
drain the fuel in a well-ventilated area, not in a
garage.
WARNING
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Refueling this ATV or handling fuel improp-
erly.
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The fuel could explode or ignite.
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Always refuel this ATV and handle fuel in a
well-ventilated area with the engine off. Do
not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the
area where fuel is handled.
Do not overfill the tank. Be careful not to spill
fuel when refueling.
After refueling, make
sure the fuel fill cap is closed properly and
securely.
If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry
before starting he engine.