Gilera DNA, Manual

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Periods of inactivity
We recommend carrying out the following operations:
1. General cleaning of the vehicle.
2. With the engine off and the piston at the bottom dead centre position, remove the
spark plug , and pour 1÷ 2 cm³ of recommended oil through its opening. Press the
engine start pedal 3 or 4 times letting the engine perform a few revolutions slowly,
then replace the spark plug.
3. Drain off all the vehicle fuel; spread antirust grease on the unpainted metal parts;
keep the wheels off the ground, by resting the chassis on two wooden wedges.
4. For the battery, follow the procedures described in the «Battery» section.
5. Drain the petrol from the carburettor float chamber through the bleed cap.
Recommended products
AGIP CITY HI TEC 4T
Oil to lubricate flexible transmissions (brake, throttle control and mixer, odometer)
Oil for 2-stroke engines: SAE 5W-40, API SL, ACEA A3, JASO MA
Cleaning the vehicle
Use a low pressure jet of water to soften the caked dirt and mud deposited on the
painted surfaces. Once softened, sponge off mud and dirt using a car body sponge
soaked in a car body shampoo and water solution (2-4% of car shampoo in water).
Then rinse abundantly with water, and dry with a shammy cloth. For the outside of the
engine, use petroleum, a brush and clean cloths. Petrol can damage paintwork. Re-
member that any polishing with silicone wax must always be preceded by washing.
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