Storage - KYMCO Super 8 50 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
STORAGE GUIDE
Extended storage, such as for the winter months, requires that you
take certain steps to reduce the effects of deterioration from the
non-use of your scooter. Whenever possible, perform any neces-
sary periodic maintenance or repairs before storage so the scooter
will be in good condition for riding when it is removed from storage.

Storage

1. Change the engine oil and filter.
2. Drain the carburetor (if equipped) and empty the fuel tank
into an approved gasoline container using a commercially
available hand siphon or an equivalent method. Spray the
inside of the tank with an aerosol rust-inhibiting oil. Close
the fuel filler cap on the fuel tank
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Stop the
engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Refuel
the scooter outdoors and wipe up any spills immediately.
3. To prevent rusting in the cylinder, perform the following:
Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug, and use tape
or string to secure the cap to any convenient plastic body part
so that it is positioned away from the spark plugs.
Remove the spark plug from the engine and store it in a safe,
dry place. Do not connect the spark plug to the spark plug cap.
Pour a tablespoon (15 - 20 cc) of clean engine oil into the
cylinder and cover the spark plug hole with a piece of cloth.
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Crank the engine several times to distribute the oil.
Reinstall the spark plug and spark plug cap.
5. Remove the battery. Store it in an area protected from freezing
temperatures and direct sunlight. Slow charge the battery once
a month (use a quality charger designed for use on a mainte-
nance-free type battery).
6. Wash and dry the scooter. Wax all painted surfaces. Coat the
chrome or bare aluminum parts with rust inhibiting oil.
7. Inflate the tires to their recommended pressures. Place the
scooter on blocks to raise both tires off the ground.
8. Cover the scooter (don't use plastic or other coated materials)
and store in an unheated area, free of excessive moisture,
with a minimum of daily temperature variation. Do not store
the scooter in direct sunlight, as the sun's UV rays can dam-
age the body work and other components.
Removal from storage
1. Uncover and clean the scooter.
2. Change the engine oil if more than 1 month has passed since
the start of storage.
3. Charge the battery as required (use a quality charger designed
for use on a maintenance-free type battery). Install the battery.
4. Drain any excess aerosol rust-inhibiting oil from the fuel
tank. Fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline.
5. Perform all the pre-ride inspection checks
23). Test ride the scooter at low speeds in a safe riding
area, away from traffic.
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