Prolonged Inactivity - Benelli TORNADO Tre Novecento 900 Owner's Manual

Do not wash your motorcycle soon afterwards riding. Attend a few minutes to allow the
engine and the exhaust pipes to thoroughly cool.
Before washing the vehicle, stop up the exhaust pipes and protect the electrical parts.
Never use washing systems involving steam or high pressure water jets. These systems
could cause water infiltration and damage the internal parts of your motorcycle.
Avoid cleaning the rims with fuel or solvents.
Avoid using clothes or sponges that have been in contact with strong or abrasive deter-
gents, solvents or gasoline.
To avoid irreparable damage to the front fairing, never use alkaline or strongly acid
detergents, petrol, brake fluid or other solvents. Clean the front fairing only with a soft
cloth, warm water and a neutral detergent.
WARNING
Avoid smearing brakes or tyres with oil or wax.
The presence of water on the brakes can lead to a decrease of the braking effectiveness
with subsequent risk of accidents. After completing the washing, run the engine for a
few minutes and start off at reduced speed. Carefully apply the brakes a few times so as
to dry the brake pads and discs.
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Prolonged inactivity

If the motorcycle is not to be used for a long period, contact a Benelli authorized service center to have
the following operations carried out:
- Empty the fuel tank.
- Remove the battery and store it in a suitable place.
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Remove the spark plug caps and the spark plugs. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil in every spark plug hole,
then place back the spark plugs and the corresponding caps. Make the engine run idle for a few times.
- Lubricate all control cables and the joints of all pedals and levers.
- Clean the motorcycle and treat the paintwork with high quality wax.
- Park your motorcycle in a fresh, dry and dark place, with a temperature relatively constant and lower
than 25° C (77°F). Avoid direct contact of the tyres with heating pipes or radiators, and prolonged con-
tact with oil or gasoline. Avoid parking with the tyres near to electrical motors or devices capable to pro-
duce sparks or electric discharge. During the period of inactivity, place your motorcycle on the rear
stand.
- Cover the vehicle with an adequate canvas cover Benelli that can be bought as optional.
When the motorcycle is used the first time, carry out a general check and have it servi-
ced at an authorized service center.
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