Inactivity Of The Vehicle; Cleaning The Vehicle - PIAGGIO MP3 LT 500 i.e. Series Manual

Inactivity of the vehicle (03_59)

The following operations are recommended:
1. Clean the scooter thoroughly and then cover it with a canvas;
2. When placing the vehicle on its centre stand, ensure that the front suspension lock-
ing system is disengaged;
3. With engine off and piston at the bottom dead centre, remove the spark plug, add
1÷2 cm³ of oil through its hole (larger amounts are dangerous for the engine itself),
then insert the spark plug again and briefly press the starter button to turn the engine
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over slowly
4. Drain all fuel from the vehicle; spread antirust grease on the uncoated metal parts;
keep the wheels lifted above the ground by resting the chassis on two wooden wedges;
5. Concerning the battery, follow the instructions in the «Battery» section.
Recommended products
eni i-Ride PG 5W-40
Synthetic based lubricant for high-performance four-stroke engines.
JASO MA, MA2 - API SL - ACEA A3

Cleaning the vehicle

Use a low pressure jet of water to soften the caked dirt and mud deposited on the
painted surfaces. Once softened, sponge off mud and dirt using a car body sponge
soaked in a car body shampoo and water solution (2-4% of car shampoo in water).
Then rinse with abundant water, and dry with a shammy cloth. For the engine exterior,
use petrol, a brush and clean cloths. Petrol can damage paintwork. Remember that
any polishing with silicone wax must always be preceded by washing.
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