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Storage
Short Term
Always store your ATV in a cool, dry place and if necessary, protect it against dust
with a porous cover.
Storing the ATV 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 and area where strong
chemicals are stored.
WARNING
Long Term
Before storing your ATV for several months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the “Cleaning” section of this chapter.
2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer to prevent the fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to protect 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.
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter.
e. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug and then install the spark
plug and the spark plug cap.
4. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals.
5. Check and if necessary, correct the tire air pressure and then block up the ATV
so that all of its wheels are o the ground. Alternatively, turn the wheels a little
every month in order to prevent the tires from becoming degraded in one spot.
6. Cover the muer outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture from entering it.
7. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store it in a cool, dry place and charge it
once a month.
Do not store the battery in an excessively cold or warm place less than 32⁰ F
(0⁰ C) or more than 86⁰ F (30⁰ C).
8. Make necessary repairs before storing the ATV.
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