HRC NSF250R 2012, Owner'S Manual & Parts List

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Service and Maintenance
(1) WIRE TWISTING TOOL (2) LOCKING WIRE
(1) WIRE TWISTING TOOL
10. Stuff rags into the mufflers outlet. Then tie a
plastic bag over the end of the mufflers to pre-
vent moisture from entering.
11. Cover your NSF and store in a place which is free
of humidity and dust.
Removal From Storage
1. Uncover and clean your NSF.
Change the engine oil if more than 4 months
have passed since the start of storage.
2. Uncover the end of the mufflers and remove the
rags from the muffler outlets.
3. Fill the fuel tank with fuel (page 1-1).
4. Pour the recommended coolant slowly into the
radiator filler neck.
Bleed the air in the cooling system and install
the radiator cap securely (page 1-1).
5. Charge the battery and install it.
6. Perform the maintenance check (page 3-1).
Wire Locking
Before starting the engine, secure the engine and
transmission oil drain plugs, filter caps, oil line
plug bolts.
Insert the proper length locking wire to the bolt,
Twist the wire using a commercially available wire
twisting tool.
Insert the wire to the lock wire holes on the
crankcase etc.
Storage
Extended storage, such as for winter, requires that
you take certain steps to reduce the effects of non-
use. In addition, necessary repairs should be made
BEFORE storing your NSF: otherwise, these repairs
may be forgotten by the time your NSF is removed
from storage.
Preparing The Motorcycle For Storage
1. Completely clean all parts of your NSF. Wash
with fresh water and wipe dry.
2. Drain the fuel from the system into an approved
gasoline container.
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured when
draining or refueling.
• Stop engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame
away.
• Drain or refuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
3. Remove the lower radiator-to-water joint pipe
hose to drain coolant. Drain coolant into a prop-
er container. After the coolant has been com-
pletely drained, reinstall the hose and tighten the
clamp screw securely.
4. Lubricate the drive chain.
5. Remove the spark plug and pour a table spoon
(15 – 20 cm
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) of clean engine oil into the cylinder.
With the spark plug grounded, crank the engine
several times to distribute the oil.
6. Disconnect the battery terminals, and remove
the battery and keep it in cool place.
7. Seal the throttle body intake ports using piece of
tape or equivalent.
8. Inflate the tires to their recommended pressure.
9. Place your NSF on the maintenance stand or
equivalent to raise both tires off the ground.