Inactivity Of The Vehicle - Gilera Fuoco 500ie LT Manual

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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.

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We recommend carrying out the following operations:

1. Clean the vehicle thoroughly and then cover it with a canvas;

2. Be careful to rest the vehicle on its centre stand disabling the front suspension

locking system;

3. With engine off and piston at the bottom dead centre, remove the spark plug, add

1 to 2 cc of oil through the opening (adding more oil may damage the engine). Operate

the starter button 1-2 times for roughly 1 second to turn the engine over slowly, then

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insert the spark plug again;

4. Empty all fuel; spread antirust grease on the uncoated metal parts; keep the wheels

lifted above the ground by resting the chassis on two wooden wedges;

5. For the battery, follow the procedures described in the «Battery» section.

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