Storage - Yamaha MOTO-4 1987 Owner's Manual

6. Automotive-type wax may be applied to B. STORAGE
all painted and chrome-plated surfaces. Long term storage (60 days or more) of your
Avoid combination cleaner-waxes, machine will require some preventive pro-
Many contain abrasives which may mar cedures to insure against deterioration. After
paint or protective finish on fuel and oil cleaning machine thoroughly, prepare for
tanks, storage asfollows:
7. After finishing, start the engine im- 1. Drain fuel tank, fuel lines, and car-
mediately and allow to idle for several buretor float bowl(s).
minutes. 2. Remove spark plug(s), pour about one
tablespoon of SAE 10W30 or 20W40
motor oil in spark plug hole(s) and
WARN NG:
Test the brakes after washing the machine, reinstall spark plug.
The brakes may get wet; it may reduce the Turn the engine over several times
(with ignition off) to coat the cylinder
stopping ability.
wall with oil.
3. Lubricate all control cables.
4. Block up frame to raise all wheels off
ground.
5. Tie a plastic bag over exhaust pipe
outlet(s) to prevent moisture from
entering.
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