PIAGGIO Vespa GTS 300 HPE 2019, Owner'S Manual

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Inactivity of the vehicle (03_40)
The following operations are recommended:
1 . Clean the vehicle thoroughly and then cover it with a canvas;
2 . With the engine off, remove the spark plug and pour 1 - 2 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 . Make sure you have at least half a tank of gasoline (in such a way to assure
total immersion of the gasoline pump) ; spread anti-rust grease on the uncoated
metal parts; keep the wheels off the ground resting the frame on two wooden blocks;
4 . As far as regards the battery, follow the instructions in paragraph «Battery».
Cleaning the vehicle (03_41, 03_42)
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 chamois cloth.
WARNING
IN ORDER TO AVOID RISE OF OXIDATION, WASH THE VEHICLE EVERY TIME
IT IS USED IN AREAS OR SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF:
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ENVIRONMENTAL / SEASONAL CONDITIONS: USE OF SALT, ANTI-ICE
CHEMICALS ON ROADS DURING WINTER.
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AIR POLLUTION: CITIES AND/OR INDUSTRIAL AREAS.
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SALINITY AND HUMIDITY: SEASHORE AREAS, HOT AND HUMID CLI-
MATE.
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