Honda TRX500FM, Owner'S Manual

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Preparation for Storage
Storing Your Honda
Tips
Saf ety Precautions Refer to on page .
(cont’d)
Change the engine oil and filter (page ).
Make sure the cooling system is filled with a 50/50% antifreeze
solution (page
).
Fill the fuel tank. Make sure the fuel fill cap is properly installed.
To prevent rusting in the cylinder, perform the following:
Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug.
Remove the spark plug.
Do not connect the spark plug to the spark plug cap.
Pour a tablespoon (15
20 cm ) of clean engine oil into the
cylinder and cover the spark plug hole with a piece of cloth.
With the engine stop switch in the RUN (
) position, press the
start button several times to crank the engine and distribute the oil.
Reinstall the spark plug and spark plug cap.
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