SWM VAREZ - Long Period of Inactivity; Cleaning; Caution

EN-60
LONG PERIOD OF INACTIVITY
When the motorcycle is to be stored for a certain
period, it should be prepared for storage as fol-
lows.
-Clean the entire motorcycle thoroughly.
-Drain all fuel from the tank.
-Fill the tank with fuel added with a stabiliser.
-Lubricate the final drive chain and all the wirings
and hoses.
-Spray oil on all unpainted metal surfaces to pre-
vent rusting. Avoid getting oil on rubber parts or
brakes.
-Set the motorcycle on a support or stand so that
both wheels are raised off the ground (if this can-
not be done, put boards under the wheels to keep
moisture away from the tyres).
-Tie a plastic bag over the exhaust pipe to prevent
moisture from entering.
-Put a cover over the motorcycle to keep dust
and dirt from collecting on it.
To reactivate the motorcycle after storage, pro-
ceed as follows:
-Make sure the spark plug is tightened;
-Fill the fuel tank;
-Run the engine to warm the oil up then drain the
oil;
-Refill with fresh oil;
-Check all the points listed under the section
“Checksand Adjustments” (Appendix A);
-Lubricate all the points listed under the section
“Lubrication” (Appendix A).
WARNING
Never release fuel into the environment or let the
engine run indoors
CLEANING
Before washing the motorcycle, it is necessary to
duly protect the following parts:
a) Rear opening of the muffler;
b) Air filter intake;
CAUTION
Do not clean the motorcycle with highpressure
jets!
After washing:
-Lubricate the points listed in the "Maintenance
Chart" (Appendix A)
-Briefly warm up the engine
-Test the brakes before riding the motorcycle
WARNING
Never wax or lubricate the brake discs.
Loss of braking efficiency and an accident could
result. Clean the disc with a solvent such as ace-
tone.