Suzuki LT-F400F - Maintenance During Storage; Procedure for Returning to Service

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ENGINE
Remove the spark plug and pour
one tablespoon of motor oil into
the spark plug hole. Reinstall the
spark plug and crank the engine a
few times to spread the oil in the
cylinder.
BATTERY
• Remove the battery from the
vehicle.
• Clean the outside of the bat-
tery with mild soap and
remove corrosion from the ter-
minals and wiring harness.
• Store the battery in a room
above freezing.
TIRES
Inflate tires to the normal pres-
sure.
EXTERNAL
• Spray all vinyl and rubber
parts with rubber protectant.
• Spray unpainted surfaces with
rust preventative.
• Coat painted surfaces with car
wax.
MAINTENANCE DURING
STORAGE
Once a month, recharge the bat-
tery. The standard charging rate is
1.4A × 5 to 10hr.
PROCEDURE FOR RETURNING
TO SERVICE
• Clean the entire vehicle.
• Drain all the engine oil. Install
a new oil filter and fill the
engine with fresh oil as out-
lined in this manual.
• Remove the spark plug. Turn
the engine a few times by pull-
ing the recoil starter. Reinstall
the spark plug.
• Reinstall the battery.
• Make sure that the vehicle is
properly lubricated.
• Perform the INSPECTION
BEFORE RIDING as listed in
this manual.
• Start the vehicle as outlined in
this manual.
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