Storage Procedures - TVS Sport Owner's Manual

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STORAGE PROCEDURES

For storage of your motorcycle for longer period of
over a month and above, we recommend to carry
out the following steps:
1. Clean the vehicle thoroughly. Park the vehicle
on centre stand.
2. Warm up the engine and drain engine cum
transmission oil. Store the oil, if new, in a dust
free container.
3. Empty the fuel tank. Turn the fuel cock lever to
'OFF' position.
4. Run the engine with fuel cock OFF position till
the carburettor fuel bowl becomes empty.
5. Remove the spark plug and feed in several
drops of engine cum transmission oil through
spark plug hole. Crank the engine few times
and reinstall the spark plug.
Warning
The exhaust system becomes hot after a run. Park
the vehicle in a place where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the vehicle.
6. Remove the battery, store it away from direct
sunlight and freezing temperatures.
7. Place a suitable support at the bottom of the
frame so that both the tyres are off the ground.
This will ensure better tyre life.
8. Cover up the vehicle completely with a clean
tarpaulin or any other suitable cover. Store the
vehicle inside a garage or similar area to avoid
damage due to dust and rain. Make sure that
the storage area is well ventilated and free from
any source of flame or spark.
Caution
Do not park the vehicle on a slope or soft ground or
else it may fall down. During storage, the battery
must be recharged on a constant current battery
charger at recommended amperage atleast once in
a month.
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