SWM RS 125 R 2016, Manual, Operation, Maintenance

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APPENDIX
LONG PERIOD OF INACTIVITY
When the motorcycle is to be stored for a certain
period, it should be prepared for storage as follows:
- clean the entire motorcycle thoroughly.
- Drain all fuel from the tank.
- Fill the tank with fuel added with a stabiliser
WARNING*: Never release fuel into the environ-
ment or let the engine run indoors.
- Lubricate the final drive chain and all the cables.
- Spray oil on all unpainted metal surfaces to pre-
vent rusting. Avoid getting oil on rubber parts or
brakes.
- Set the motorcycle on a support or stand so that
both wheels are raised off the ground (if this can-
not be done, put boards under the wheels to keep
moisture away from the tyres).
- Tie a plastic bag over the exhaust pipe to prevent
moisture from entering.
- Put a cover over the motorcycle to keep dust and
dirt from collecting on it.
To set the motorcycle back ready for use after stor-
age:
- Make sure the spark plug is tight.
- Fill the fuel tank.
- Run the engine to warm the oil up then drain the
oil.
- Refill with fresh oil.
- Check all the points listed under the inspection
and Adjustment Section (Appendix A).
- Lubricate all the points listed under the "Lubrica-
tion" Section (Appendix A).
CLEANING
Before washing the motorcycle, it is necessary to
duly protect the following parts:
a) Rear opening of the muffler;
b) Air filter intake;
c) Clutch and brake levers, hand grips, handlebar
commutators;
d) Fork head, wheel bearings;
e) Rear suspension links.
DO NOT INSIST WITH HIGH-PRESSURE AIR OR
WATER on the ELECTRICAL PARTS and on the
INJECTION FUEL FEEDING SYSTEM, especially
on the electronic control unit (1) and the T.P.S.
unit (2).
After washing:
- Lubricate the points listed in the "Maintenance
Chart" (Appendix A).
- Briefly warm up the engine
- Test the brakes before riding the motorcycle.
WARNING*: Never wax or lubricate the brake
discs. Loss of braking efficiency and an acci-
dent could result. Clean the disc with a solvent
such as acetone.