Preparation For Storage - Honda Pioneer SXS500M 2019 Owner's Manual

Preparation for Storage

Refer to Safety Precautions on page 91.
1. Change the engine oil and filter (page 119).
2. Make sure the cooling system is filled with a 50/50% antifreeze
solution (page 128).
3. Add Pro Honda Fuel Stabilizer or equivalent to the fuel tank
before filling it with fuel. Fill the fuel tank. Make sure the fuel fill
cap is properly installed. Run the engine so that the treated fuel
will circulate into the fuel injector.
4. To prevent rusting in the cylinder, perform the following:
• Remove the seat back (page 107) and center rear panel
(page 108), and disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark
plug.
• Remove the spark plug.
Do not connect the spark plug to the spark plug cap.
• Pour a tablespoon (15 – 20 cc) of clean engine oil into the
cylinder and cover the spark plug hole with a piece of cloth.
• Turn the ignition switch to the START (p) position and crank
the engine several times to distribute the oil.
• Reinstall the spark plug, spark plug cap, center rear panel and
seat back.
Storing Your Honda
(cont'd)
185
Tips