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CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE
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PROLONGED INACTIVITY
A few simple operations should be performed to keep the vehicle in good condition
whenever it is to remain inactive for a long period (e.g. during the winter):
• Thoroughly clean the vehicle.
• Reduce the tyre pressures by approximately 30 percent, and if possible raise the
tyres off the ground.
• Remove the spark plug and pour a few drops of engine oil into the spark plug hole.
Make the engine turn a few times by operating the kick-start (where available) and
then replace the spark plug.
• Cover the unpainted parts, excepting the brakes and the rubber parts, with a film
of oil or spray silicone.
• Remove the battery and keep it in a dry place. Recharge the battery once a month.
• Protect the vehicle with a dust cover.
• Drain the carburetor float chamber by
loosening screw A. The fuel drained from
the chamber through a suitable pipe must
be collected in a container and poured
into the fuel tank. Do not dispose of the
fuel in the environment.
• Retighten the screw.
AFTER PROLONGED INACTIVITY
• Reinstall the battery.
• Restore the tyre inflating pressures.
• Check the tightening of all the screws
having an important mechanical function.
Note:
Periodically check the tightening of the
screws.
• Start the vehicle for the first time by means
of the kick-start (where available).
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