Periods Of Inactivity - VESPA LX 50 4V 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_45)

We recommend carrying out the following operations:
1. General cleaning of the vehicle.
2. With the engine off and the piston at the bottom dead centre position, remove the
spark plug, and pour 1÷ 2 cm³ of recommended oil through its opening. Press the
engine start pedal 3 or 4 times letting the engine perform a few revolutions slowly,
then replace the spark plug.
3. Drain off all the vehicle fuel; spread antirust grease on the unpainted metal parts;
keep the wheels off the ground, by resting the chassis on two wooden wedges.
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4. For the battery, follow the procedures described in the «Battery» section.
5. Drain the petrol from the carburettor float chamber through the bleed cap.
Recommended products
AGIP CITY HI TEC 4T
Oil to lubricate flexible transmissions (brake, throttle control and mixer, odometer).
Synthetic oil for SAE 5W-40, API SL, ACEA A3, JASO MA engines
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