Long Inactivity - APRILIA ATLANTIC 500 Manual

LONG INACTIVITY

When storing the vehicle away for long
periods, some precautions are necessary to
avoid damage due to prolonged inactivity.
Minor repairs should not be postponed, lest
you forget them. A general check-up of the
bike is also recommended.
Proceed as follows:
◆ Drain the fuel tank and the carburettor
completely, SEE PAGE 67 (DRAINING THE
FUEL TANK).
Remove the spark plug, see page 56
◆
(SPARK PLUG).
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.
Set the ignition switch to "
◆
the engine starter button "
seconds to let oil spread evenly all over
the cylinder.
◆ Remove the protective cloth.
◆ Refit the spark plug.
◆ Remove the battery, see page 58
(REMOVING THE BATTERY) and page 57
(LONG INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY).
Wash and dry the vehicle, se page 68
◆
(CLEANING).
Wax all painted surfaces.
◆
Inflate the tyres, see page 70 (TECHNICAL
◆
DATA).
◆ Place a suitable support under the vehicle
to keep wheels off the ground.
◆ Store the vehicle in dry place, without
heating, away from sunlight and with
steady temperature.
" and press Wrap and tie a plastic bag around the
◆
" for a few exhaust pipe opening to keep moisture
out.
◆ Cover the vehicle. Avoid using plastic or
waterproof materials.
AFTER STORAGE
◆ Uncover and clean the vehicle, see page
68 (CLEANING).
Check battery charge, see page 59
◆
(CHARGING THE BATTERY) and install it,
see page 59 (INSTALLING THE BATTERY).
Refuel, see page 25 (FUEL).
◆
Perform the recommended pre-ride
◆
checks, see page 33 (PRE-RIDE CHECKS
CHART).
Test ride the vehicle at moderate speed in
an area away from traffic.
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