ATI Technologies THRASHER LZ170-3A, Owner'S Manual

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Storage
Short-term
Always store your ATV in a cool, dry place and, if necessary,
protect it against dust with a porous cover.
NOTICE: Storing
the ATV in a poorly ventilated room or covering it with a
tarp while it is still wet, will allow water and humidity to
seep in and cause rust. To prevent corrosion, avoid damp
cellars, stables (because the presence of ammonia) and
areas where strong chemicals are stored.
Long-term
Before storing your ATV for several months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Cleaning” section of this
chapter.
2. Turn the fuel cock lever to
“OFF”.
3. Drain the carburetor float chamber by loosening the drain
bolt; this will prevent fuel deposits from building up. Pour
the drained fuel into the fuel tank.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (if available) to
prevent the fuel from deteriorating.
5. Perform the following steps to protect the cylinder, piston
rings,etc. from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into the spark plug
bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto the spark plug, and then
place the spark plug on the cylinder head so that the
electrodes are grounded. ( This will limit sparking
during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter.
(This will coat the cylinder wall with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug and
then install the spark plug and the spark plug cap.
6. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all
levers and pedals.
7. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and
block up the ATV so that all of its wheels are off the ground.
Alternatively, turn the wheels a little every month in order to
prevent the tires from becoming degraded in one spot.
8. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent
moisture from entering it.
9. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month. Do not store the battery
in an excessively cold or warm place [less than 0
℃
（
30 °F
）
or more than 30
℃
(90 °F)].
TIP
Make any necessary repairs before storing the ATV.