Storage; Cleaning - Malaguti Centro 125 IE User Manual

5.18 STORAGE

To keep the vehicle in good conditions before long term
storage, remember to:
• Start and run the vehicle for about 0 minutes in
order to drain any water and enable oil to spread
over all internal mechanisms and walls.
• Remove the spark plug and pour a spoon of engine
oil inside the head and then refit the spark plug.
• Press the starter button a few times so as to allow the
oil poured in to lubricate the parts subject to heat.
• Lubricate the control cables.
• Cover all metal surfaces with a coat of oil (not on
rubber or plastic parts).
• emove the battery and recharge it.
• Store the vehicle in a dry place.
• During long term storage, make sure there is enough
fuel (approx.  litres) in the fuel tank to preserve the
fuel pump in good working order. No fuel in the pump
could cause serious damage.

5.19 CLEANING

To keep each part of your vehicle in perfect working
order, we advise you to clean it properly.
• Before cleaning, protect the exhaust pipe and make
sure that the spark plug and the fuel and oil tank
caps are properly closed.
• For cleaning, never use chemical products, which
may spoil the vehicle paintwork, plastic and rubber
components, etc.
• Avoid using aggressive solvents, which can oxidise
metal parts.
• An excessive water pressure while cleaning the
vehicle may damage its mechanical and electrical
components, especially those on the front side of the
vehicle (handlebar, upper fairing, instrument board,
lights, etc.).
• Avoid high pressure washing, for instance pressurised
washing appliances and the like.
• While cleaning the vehicle, make sure that the
cooling surface, situated in the front side, is not
clogged by mud, paper, leaves, etc. In the presence
of dirt, clean with a jet of water or air at a moderate
pressure.

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