Non Use Maintenance - Bajaj Discover 110 Manual

Non-Use Maintenance
Non-use maintenance is necessary if the vehicle
remains off the road for a longer duration (more
than 15 days**). Correct and careful non-use
maintenance should be
storing the vehicle which will prevent the vehicle
from oxidation / rusting of parts and also from
other non-operational damages like fire hazards.
• Clean the vehicle thoroughly.
• Remove the fuel from the fuel tank and
carburettor float bowl (if fuel is left in for a
longer period, the fuel will have a gummy
substance formation that could clog the
carburettor jets / internal passages).
• Remove spark plug & add few drops of
Engine oil into the cylinder. Kick the engine
slowly so that the oil gets spread over the
cylinder wall. Fit the spark plug firmly.
• Place the vehicle on a wooden box or a stand
firmly. Endure that both wheels are raised off
the ground.
• Spray the oil on all unpainted metal surfaces
to prevent it from rusting. Avoid oil spillage on
rubber parts and brake liners.
• Cover entire vehicle neatly. Make sure that the
storage area is well ventilated & free from
flames or spark.
carried out before
• Fill 10% excess air pressure in both wheels.
• Do not apply oil on front brake disc, to
prevent rust. If the front brake disc gets
rusted during storage, do not attempt to clean
it with soap water. The rust accumulated will
get scraped off automatically during first few
application of brake.
** For Battery :
a. Remove battery and keep it on a wooden
plank, in ventilated area.
b. Before taking the vehicle for use.
• Get the battery recharged from the Authorised
Service Center / Battery Dealer.
• Apply petroleum jelly on battery terminals.
Preparation for use after storage :
• Clean the vehicle.
• Tighten the spark plug.
• Fill the fuel in the fuel tank.
• Change the engine oil.
• Check all the points listed in the Daily Safety
Checks section.
• C h e c k a n d i n f l a t e t y r e s t o c o r r e c t
specification.
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