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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 (15 – 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
5. Wash and dry the motorcycle. Wax all painted
6. Lubricate the drive chain (page 63).
7. Inflate the tyres to their recommended pressures.
8. Cover the motorcycle (don't use plastic or other
) of clean engine
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from freezing temperatures and direct sunlight.
Slow charge the battery once a month.
surfaces. Coat chrome with rustinhibiting oil.
Place the motorcycle on blocks to raise both tyres
off the ground.
coated materials) and store in an unheated
area, free of dampness with a minimum of
daily temperature variation. Do not store the
motorcycle in direct sunlight.
CRF230F • CRF230F (U Type)