Periods Of Inactivity; Recommended Products; Cleaning The Vehicle - PIAGGIO X9 Evolution 500 User Manual

Periods of inactivity (03_45)

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 cm³ of oil (adding more than this quantity is dangerous for the engine). Op-
erate 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

Use a low pressure water jet in order to soften the dirt and mud deposited on the
painted surfaces. Once softened, mud and dirt should be removed with a soft sponge
for bodywork soaked in a lot of water and shampoo (2-4% of shampoo in water). Then
rinse with plenty of water, and dry with shammy leather. For the engine outside, use
petroleum and clean cloths. Petroleum is harmful for the paint. Polishing with silicone
wax should always be preceded by washing.
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