Storage - Yamaha XCITY VP250 Owner's Manual

SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
NOTICE
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Apply spray oil and wax spar-
ingly and make sure to wipe off
any excess.
G Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber and plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitable care
product.
G
Avoid using abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wear
away the paint.
TIP
G
Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad-
vice on what products to use.
G Washing, rainy weather or humid
climates can cause the headlight
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lens to fog. Turning the headlight
on for a short period of time will
help remove the moisture from the
lens.
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Storage

Short-term
Always store your scooter in a cool, dry
place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover.
NOTICE
G Storing the scooter in a poorly
ventilated room or covering it
with a tarp, while it is still wet,
will allow water and humidity to
seep in and cause rust.
G To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
Long-term
Before storing your scooter for several
months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
"Care" section of this chapter.
2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
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4. Lubricate all control cables and the
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tect the cylinder, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug cap
and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto
the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder wall with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap
from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap. WARNING! To
prevent damage or injury
from sparking, make sure to
ground the spark plug elec-
trodes while turning the en-
gine over.
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pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.