Long Inactivity - APRILIA SCARABEO 500 Manual Del Usuario

LONG INACTIVITY

When storing the vehicle away for long
periods, some precautions are necessary
t o a v o i d da m a g e d ue t o p r o l o n ge d
inactivity.
Minor repairs should not be postponed,
lest you forget them. A general check-up of
the bike is also recommended.
Proceed as follows:
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Drain the fuel tank completely.
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Remove the spark plug, see page 58
(SPARK PLUG).
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Pour a teaspoon of engine oil (5-10 cu
cm) into the cylinder.
NOTE
Put a clean cloth on the cylinder,
near the spark plug seat, in order to protect
it from oil sprays.
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Set the ignition switch to "
the engine starter button "
seconds to let oil spread evenly all over
the cylinder.
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Remove the protective cloth.
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Refit the spark plug.
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Remove the battery, see page 60
(REMOVING THE BATTERY) and page
5 9 ( L O N G I N A C T I V I T Y O F T H E
BATTERY).
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Wash and dry the vehicle, se page 69
(CLEANING).
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Wax all painted surfaces.
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Inflate the tyres,
(TECHNICAL DATA).
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Place a suitable support under the
vehicle to keep wheels off the ground.
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Store the vehicle in dry place, without
heating, away from sunlight and with
steady temperature.
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" and press Wrap and tie a plastic bag around the
" for a few exhaust pipe opening to keep moisture
out.
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Cover the vehicle. Avoid using plastic or
waterproof materials.
AFTER STORAGE
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Uncover and clean the vehicle, see page
69 (CLEANING).
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Check battery charge, see page 61
(CHARGING THE BATTERY) and install
it, see page 61 (INSTALLING THE
BATTERY).
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Refuel, see page 25 (FUEL).
see page 71
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Perform the recommended pre-ride
c h e c k s , s e e p a g e 3 3 ( P R E - R I D E
CHECKS CHART).
Test ride the vehicle at moderate speed
in an area away from traffic.
WARNING