Cleaning and Storage 9-3
prepare for storage as follows:
1. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel and add
the specified amount of Fuel Stabilizer and
Conditioner or an equivalent product.
Specified amount:
1 oz of stabilizer to each gallon of fuel
(or 7.5 cc of stabilizer to each liter of fuel)
NOTE:
Use of fuel stabilizer and conditioner
eliminates the need to drain the fuel system.
Consult a dealer if the fuel system needs to
be drained instead.
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. Lubricate all control cables.
4. Block up the frame to raise all wheels off
the ground.
5. Tie a plastic bag over the exhaust pipe
outlet to prevent moisture from entering.
6. 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.
7. 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
℃
(32
°
F)
or more than 30
℃
(86
°
F).
NOTE:
Make any necessary repairs before storing
the machine.