Periods Of Inactivity; Cleaning The Vehicle - VESPA PX 125 Manual

WARNING
THE WHEELS FITTED WITH TYRES SHOULD ALWAYS BE BALANCED. RIDING
THE VEHICLE WITH VERY LOW TYRE PRESSURE OR WITH INCORRECTLY
BALANCED TYRES CAN LEAD TO DANGEROUS STEERING VIBRATIONS.

Periods of inactivity (03_22)

We recommend carrying out the following operations:
1. Clean the vehicle 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 cc oil (larger amounts are dangerous for the engine itself). Actuate the start-
up button 1-2 times for about 1 second, letting the engine perform a few revolutions,
then replace the spark plug;
3. Use up all the vehicle's fuel; spread antirust grease on the unpainted metal parts;
keep the wheels lifted above the ground by resting the framework on two wooden
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wedges;
4. As far as regards the battery, follow the instructions in paragraph «Battery»
Recommended products
AGIP CITY TEC 2T
Mixer oil
synthetic oil for 2-stroke engines: JASO FC, ISO-L-EGD

Cleaning the vehicle

Use a low pressure water jet in order to soften the dirt and mud deposited on painted
surfaces. Once softened, mud and dirt must be removed with a soft sponge for body-
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