Cleaning And Storing - MOTO GUZZI California III Owner's Manual

CLEANING - STORING
Cleaning
Preparations for washing
Before washing the vehicle the following parts
should be covered with an impermeable material:
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the rear part the silencers; the
levers and pedals, the throttle twist-grip and the ig­
nition key switch.
Washing
Avoid spraying water too much pressure on the in­
struments and the front and rear hubs.
Drying
Remove the protective coverings.
Thoroughly dry the vehicle.
Test the brakes before using the vehicle.
N.B. - To clean the painted parts of the engine
unit (engine, gearbox, transm iss ion box etc.)
the following products may be used: diesel all,
petrol or water-based neutral detergents for
ear cleaning.
These products should be washed off immedi­
ately with waterj do not use water at high tem­
peratures or pressures.
clutch brake
and
Storage
If the vehicle is to remain idle for a considerable
period of time ( e.g. for the winter period ) it should
be stored in the following way:
clean the vehicle thoroughly;
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empty the fuel tank and the carburettors;
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remove the spark plugs and put a few drops of
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SAE 30 oil into the cylinder. Turn the crankshaft for
a few revolutions and then replace the spark plugs;
reduce the tyre pressures by 20%;
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position the vehicle so that its wheels are not
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touching the ground;
smear a layer of oil on .unpainted parts to pre­
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vent rust;
• remove the battery and store in a dry place away
from the direct sunlight and where there is not
danger of frost; check the battery charge once a
month;
cover the vehicle but in such a way that the air
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can circulate.
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