Yamaha TTR250V, Owner'S Manual

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MACHINE CARE AND STORAGE
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away the paint.
NOTE:
Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on
what products to use.
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Storage
Short-term
Always store your machine in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover.
CAUTION:
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● Storing the machine in a poorly
ventilated room or covering it
with a tarp, while it is still wet,
will allow water and humidity to
seep in and cause rust.
● To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
Long-term
Before storing your machine for several
months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Care” section of this chapter.
2. For machines equipped with a fuel
cock that has an “OFF” position:
Turn the fuel cock lever to “OFF”.
3. Drain the carburetor float chamber
by loosening the drain bolt; this will
prevent fuel deposits from building
up. Pour the drained fuel into the
fuel tank.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
5. Perform the following steps to pro-
tect the cylinder, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug cap
and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto
the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder wall with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap
from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the