Eliet E401 - 12 Storing the Machine

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12. Storing the machine
Cleanthemachine(see§9.7.1,page28).
When storing the machine for an extended period, it is recommended to follow the steps below:
• Carryoutamajoroverhaul(see§11.5,page37).
• Checkallnutsandboltsandfastenthemwherenecessary.Mostboltsrequiretheuseoftwo
spanners of 10, 13 or 17 mm.
• Emptythefueltankeitherbyrunningtheengineuntilthemachinerunsoutoffuel,orby
usingasiphontopumpthepetrolintoajerrycan(see§9.2,page21).
• Detachthesparkplug(see§11.5.2,page38).SpraysomepenetratingoilwithMoS2intothe
cylinder. Pull the starter cord until the piston is in its uppermost position. Replace the spark
plug.
• Toavoidrustonthemachinetouchupallchippedareasortreatthemwithanti-rustgrease.
Original paints/enamels in the appropriate colours are available from your ELIET dealer.
• Storethemachineinacool,drystoragearea,awayfrompossiblerain.Ifnecessary,coverit
with canvas.
• Alwaysallowthemachinetocooldownbeforestorage.
• Ifthemachineisstoredoutdoors,itmustbeproperlycoveredwithcanvas.Avoiddirectpreci-
pitation on the machine. ELIET highly recommends a sheltered storage place.