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Non-use maintenance is necessary if a vehicle remains off
road for a longer duration (more than 15 days**). The correct
and careful non-use maintenance carried out before storing
the vehicle will prevent the vehicle from rusting and from such
other non-operational damages like fire hazards.
• Clean the entire vehicle thoroughly.
• Empty the fuel from the fuel tank (if fuel is left in for a
longer time, the fuel will break and gummy substance could
clog the fuel system & fuel pipe).
• Remove spark plug & put several drops of engine oil into
the cylinder. Kick engine over slowly a few times to coat
cylinder wall with oil & install back spark plug.
• Set the vehicle on a box or a stand so that both wheels
are raised off the ground.
• Spray oil on all unpainted metal surfaces to prevent rusting.
Avoid getting oil on rubber parts or brake liners.
• Cover entire vehicle neatly. Make sure that storage area is
well ventilated & free from any source of flames or spark.
• Fill 10% excess air pressure in both wheels.
• Do not apply oil on front brake disc, to prevent rusting. If
the front brake disc rusts during storage, do not attempt to
clean it with soap water. The rust will go off automatically
during first few application of brake.
** For Battery :
a. Remove battery and keep it on wooden
plank, in properly 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 regular use after storage :
• Follow daily safety checks.
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