Non-Use Maintenance
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Non-use maintenance is necessary if a vehicle remains
off road for a longer duration (more than 15 days**). The
correct and careful non-use maintenance carried out
before storing the vehicle will prevent the vehicle from
rusting and from such other non-operational damages
like fire hazards.
• Clean the entire vehicle thoroughly.
• Empty the fuel from the fuel tank and carburettor
float bowl (if fuel is left in for a longer time, the fuel
will break and gummy substance could clog the
carburettor).
• Remove the spark plug and put several drops of 2T
oil into the cylinder. Kick the engine over slowly a
few times to coat the cylinder wall with oil and
install back the spark plug.
• Set the vehicle on a box or a stand so that both the
wheels are raised off the ground.
• Spray oil on all unpainted metal surfaces to prevent
rusting. Avoid getting oil on rubber parts or brake
liners.
• Lubricate the control cables.
• Cover the entire vehicle neatly. Make sure that the
storage area is well ventilated and free from any
source of flames or spark.
• Fill 10% excess air pressure in both wheels.
** For Battery :
a. Remove battery and keep it on wooden plank, in
properly ventilated area.
b. Before taking the vehicle for use.
• Get the battery recharged from the Authorised
Service Center / Battery Dealer.
• Check and correct the electrolyte level and apply
petroleum jelly on terminals (applicable to certain
models).
Preparation for regular use after storage :
• Clean the vehicle
• Make sure the spark plug is tight.
• Fill the fuel tank with fuel.
• Change the engine oil.
• Check all the points listed in the Daily Safety
Checks section.
• Check and inflate tyres to the proper tyre pressure.
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