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MACHINE CARE AND STORAGE
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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.
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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.
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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
ÒCareÓ section of this chapter.
2. 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.
3. Only for machines equipped with a
fuel cock which has an ÒOFFÓ posi-
tion: Turn the fuel cock to ÒOFFÓ.
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 place the spark
plug on the cylinder head so that
the electrodes are grounded. (This
will limit sparking 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, install the spark
plug and then the spark plug cap.
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When turning the engine over, be
sure to ground the spark plug elec-
trodes to prevent damage or injury
from sparking.
6. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
