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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning and Storage
Storage
Long term storage (60 days or more) of your machine will require some preventive procedures to
guard against deterioration. After thoroughly cleaning the machine, prepare for storage as follows:
1. Drain the fuel system.
2. Remove the spark plug, pour about one tablespoon of SAE 10W30 or 20W40 motor oil in the spark
plug hole and reinstall the spark plug. Ground the spark plug wire and turn the engine over several
times to coat the cylinder wall with oil.
3. Block up the frame to raise all wheels off the ground.
4. Tie a plastic bag over the exhaust pipe outlet to prevent moisture from entering.
5. If storing in a humid or salt-air atmosphere, coat all exposed metal surfaces with a light film of oil.
Do not apply oil to any rubber parts or the seat cover.
6. Remove the battery and charge it. Store it in a dry place and recharge it once a month. Do not store
the battery in an excessively warm or cold place (less than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30 °C (90 °F)).
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