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Inactivity of the vehicle (03_36)
The following operations are recommended:
1. Clean the scooter thoroughly and then cover it with a canvas;
2. With the engine off, remove the spark plug, and pour 10÷15 cm³ of oil through its
hole. Operate the starter button 1-2 times for roughly 1 second to turn the engine over
slowly, then insert the spark plug again;
3. Drain all the fuel from the scooter; spread antirust grease on the uncoated metal
parts; keep the wheels lifted above the ground by resting the chassis on two wooden
wedges;
4. As regards the battery, follow the instructions in the «Battery» section.
5. Drain the fuel from the carburettor float chamber.
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 with abundant water, and dry with a shammy cloth. For the engine exterior,
use petrol, a brush and clean cloths. Petrol can damage paintwork. Remember that
any polishing with silicone wax must always be preceded by washing.
WARNING
To avoid the appearance of oxidations, wash the vehicle every time it is used in
certain areas or in special conditions of:
· Environmental / seasonal conditions: use of salt, de-icer chemical products on
the road in winter.
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