Periods Of Inactivity; Cleaning The Vehicle - PIAGGIO xevo 250IE User Manual

Periods of inactivity (03_42)

We recommend carrying out the following operations:
1. Clean the scooter thoroughly and then cover it with a canvas;
2. With engine off and piston at the bottom dead centre, remove the spark plug, fill
with 1÷2 cc oil (larger amounts are dangerous for the engine itself). Operate the starter
button 1-2 times for roughly 1 second to turn the engine over slowly, then insert the
spark plug again;
3. Drain all the fuel from the scooter; spread antirust grease on the unpainted metal
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parts; keep the wheels lifted above the ground by resting the chassis on two wooden
wedges;
4. As regards the battery, follow the instructions in the "Battery" section.
Recommended products
AGIP CITY HI TEC 4T
Oil to lubricate flexible transmissions (throttle control)
Oil for 4-stroke engines

Cleaning the vehicle

In order to soften the dirt and mud deposited on the painted surfaces, use a low pres-
sure jet of water. Once softened, mud and dirt must be removed with a soft sponge
for bodywork soaked in lots of water and "shampoo" (2-4% of car shampoo in water).
Then rinse abundantly with water, and dry with a shammy cloth. For the outside of the
engine, use petroleum, a brush and clean cloths. Petroleum can damage paintwork.
Remember that any polishing with silicone wax must always be preceded by washing
CAUTION
DETERGENTS CAN POLLUTE WATER. THE VEHICLE MUST BE WASHED AT A
WASH STATION EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM.
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