Maintenance In Non-Use Time - Serpento SPIRIT 250 Manual De Usuario

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Maintenance in Non-use Time

Storage and Maintenance
For the motorcycle to be stored for a long period of time, attention should be paid to the prevention of moisture, sunshine and rain attack in order
to protect it from unnecessary damage. Special check-ups should be carried out on those important parts and subassemblies be for storage.
Change lubricating oil.
Grease the chain.
Drain off fuel from the fuel tank and carburetor(for the vehicle not to be used for over a month, the fuel in the latter must be thoroughly
drained away), turn off the fuel cock and fill antirust solution into the fuel tank, followed by closing the tank with the cover.
Caution:
As fuel is inflammable, the engine should be stopped before filling or drain fuel and it is prohibited to smoke at the fuel storing, filling or draining
location.
Take out the spark plug, fill about 15-20ml of clean lubricating oil into the cylinder, step down the kick lever repetitively for several times and
finally fit the spark plug back on.
Attention:
The ignition switch key must be set to "OFF' position before stepping down the kick lever, To protect the ignition system from damage, the
spark plug should be put on its cap and earthed.
Dismantle the battery and put it in a shady, cool and well-ventilated place. It is suggested that the battery be charged once a month.
Clean the vehicle, spray the colored part with color fastening agent and apply antirust oil to the part vulnerable to rust.
Inflate the type as required and pad the vehicle up with the two wheels clear of the ground.
Put the covering over the motorcycle.