Storage Guide; Storage - Honda NX4 Falcon Manual Del Propietário

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STORAGE GUIDE

Extended storage, such as for winter, requires that you
take certain steps to reduce the effects of deterioration
from non-use of the motorcycle. In addition, necessary
repairs should be made BEFORE storing the motorcycle;
otherwise, these repairs may be forgotten by the time the
motorcycle is removed from storage.

Storage

1. Change the engine oil and filter.
2. Empty the fuel tank into an approved petrol
container using a commercially available hand
siphon or an equivalent method. Spray the inside of
the tank with an aerosol rust-inhibiting oil.
Reinstall the fuel fill cap on the tank.
If storage will last more than one month, carburetor
draining is very important, to assure proper
performance after storage.
WARNING
!
Petrol is highly flammable and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
• • • • • Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• • • • • Refuel only outdoors.
• • • • • Wipe up spills immediately.
3. To prevent rusting in the cylinder, perform the following:
• Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug.
Using tape or string, secure the cap to any
convenient plastic body part so that it is
positioned away from the spark plug.
• Remove the spark plug from the engine and store
it in a safe place. Do not connect the spark plug
to the spark plug cap.
• Pour a tablespoon (10 – 20 cm
oil into the cylinder and cover the spark plug hole
with a piece of cloth.
• Crank the engine several times to distribute the oil.
• Reinstall the spark plug and spark plug cap.
4. Remove the battery. Store in an area protected from
freezing temperatures and direct sunlight.
Slow charge the battery once a month.
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