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FALL/WINTER FUN KART STORAGE

Take good care of your fun kart this fall, and it will be ready for next spring. According to the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), the consumer who takes the time to store equipment properly can benefit in several ways. They can:
• Keep their equipment in safe, working order;
• Save the trouble of unexpected, and possibly costly, repairs;
• Extend the life of their equipment; and,
• Keep their engines running efficiently. And, incidentally, with the new low emission engines that now run 70% cleaner than in previous years, proper storage will also help keep the air cleaner – for everyone.

So, when it comes time for your fun kart to hibernate for the winter, here is what OPEI recommends that you do:
1. Drain the fuel tank completely by running the engine until all of the excess fuel is gone.
2. While the engine is still warm, drain the crankcase oil.
3. Fill it with fresh oil.
4. Lubricate all lubrication points.
5. Check all moving parts for damage. Cover any bare metal parts with oil or rust preventive.
6. Clean caked-on grass and wipe debris from engine, drive train and frame.
7. For battery-powered equipped karts, remove battery and fully charge before storing.
8. For those of you who really aren't do-it-yourselfers – you might prefer to take your equipment to a service dealer for a pre-storage tune up. Then, store equipment and any fuel can in a clean, dry, ventilated area and never near a pilot light, stove, or heat source of any kind.
So, now you can relax, enjoy the winter and have your kart ready for the 2003 season!

Courtesy of: The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). OPEI is the major international trade association representing the manufacturers and their suppliers of consumer and commercial outdoor power equipment such as lawnmowers, garden tractors, utility vehicles, trimmers, edgers, chain saws, snow throwers, tillers, leaf blowers and other related products. Founded in 1952, the Institute is dedicated to promoting the outdoor power equipment industry by undertaking activities that can be pursued more effectively by an association than by individual companies. For further information on maintenance and other related industry topics, visit OPEI's web site at http://www.opei.org.

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