KYMCO MXU400 - Preparation For Storage; Preparation After Storage

FI LLI NG GAS TANK
1.Clean the seat cushion (cover and base) with
a
damp cloth and allow it to dry.
2.Clean
the ATV thoroughly by washing dirt, oil,
grass,
and other foreign matter from the entire
ATV. Allow the ATV to dry thoroughly. DO
NOT
ge t water into any part of the engine or air
intake.
3.Either
drain the gas tank or add Fuel Stabilizer
to
the gas in the gas tank. Remove the air filter
housing
cover and air filter. Start the engine
and
allow it to idle; then using KYMCO Engine
Storage
Preserver, rapidly inject the preserver
into
the air filter opening for a period of 10 to
20
seconds; then stop the engine. Install the
air
filter and housing cove r.
If the interio
r
of the ai
r
filte
r
housing is dir
t
y , c l ean the
area
before starting the engine .
A
T
V
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Since gasoline expands a s it s tempera t ure rises,
the
gas tank mus t be f illed to it s rated capacity
only
. Expansion room mus t be m a in t ained in the
tank
parti c ularly if the t ank is fill ed wi t h cold
gasoline
and t hen moved to a warm area .
4.Drain th e carburetor float chamber .
5.Plug the exhaust outlet on the muffler with a
clean
cloth.
6.Apply light oil to the upper steering post
bushing and plungers of the shock absorbers.
7.Tighten all
nuts, bolts, cap screws , and
screws. Make sure rivets holding components
together
are tight. Replace all loose rivets .
Care must be taken that all calibrated nuts,
cap
screws, and bolts are tightened to
specifications.
8.Turn the gas tank valve to the OFF position.
9.Disconnect
the battery cables; then remove
the
battery, clean the battery posts and
cables
, and store in a clean, dry area .
10.S t ore the ATV indoors in a level position.
Do not over f low gasoline when filling the gas tank . A
f ire hazard could materialize . A l ways allow the engine
to cool
before filling the gas tank.
Tighten the gas tank cap securely afte
r
filling the
tank.
Do not over-fill the gas tank.
Genuine Parts
When replacement of parts is necessary, use
only
genuine KYMCO ATV parts. They are
precision-made
to ensure high quality and
correct
fit. Refer to the appropriate Illustrated
Parts
Manual for the correct part number,
quantity,
and description.
Avoid stor in g outside in direct sunlight and avoid
using a
plastic cover as moisture will collect on the
ATV causing
rusting.
Preparation
A
fte
r
Storage
Taking the ATV out of storage and correctly
preparing
it will assure many miles and hours of
trouble-free
riding. KYMCO recommends the
following
procedure to prepare the ATV.
1. Clean th e ATV t horoughly .
.
2. Clean the engine . Remove the cloth from the
muffler.
Preparation Fo
r
Storage
Prio
r
to storing the
A
TV , it mus t be p
r
ope
r
ly se
r
viced to
prevent
rus t ing and component deterioratio n.
KYMCO recommends the f ollowing procedure to
prepare
the ATV for storage.
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CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
Always fill the gas tank in a well-ventilated area
.
Never add fuel to the ATV gas tank near any ope
n
flames or with the engine runn ing. DO NO
T
SMOKE while filling the gas tank.
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