GAS GAS TXT RACING 2015, User Manual

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STORAGE
For extended storage of the motorcycle, you must do the following:
- Clean the motorcycle thoroughly.
- Start the engine for about 5 minutes to warm up the transmission oil and then drain it (see “crankcase drain cap” page 22).
- Fill with new transmission oil.
- Empty the fuel tank (gasoline will deteriorate if left too long).
- Lubricate the chain and all cables.
- Cover all unpainted metal surfaces with a coat of oil to prevent rust, do not apply oil to the brakes and rubber parts.
- Cover the exhaust pipe with a plastic bag to prevent corrosion.
- Place the motorcycle in such a position so that the wheels do not touch the ground (if possible, place cardboard
under the wheels).
- Cover the motorcycle to protect it from dust and dirt.
When starting off after an extended storage:
- Remove the plastic bag from the exhaust pipe.
- Tighten the spark plug.
- Fill the fuel tank.
- General lubrication.
- Inspect tyre pressure and inflate to the specified pressure, if necessary.
To avoid excessive ageing of the plastic parts and other washable pieces of the motorcycle, it is suggested
that these items must be washed carefully. If the washer applies water at high pressure and/or temperature,
take the precaution of maintaining the washer outlet gun at a distance of 30 centimeters minimum, this
will insure the correct gloss of the plastics and adherence of the self-adhesive labels that decorate the
motorcycle.
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