Inactivity Of The Vehicle; Cleaning The Vehicle - VESPA LXV 125 ie 2013 Manual

Inactivity of the vehicle (03_46)

We recommend carrying out the following operations:
1. Clean the scooter thoroughly and then cover it with a canvas;
2. With engine off and piston at the bottom dead centre, remove the spark plug, add
1÷2 cm³ of oil through its hole (larger amounts are dangerous for the engine itself).
Operate the starter button 1-2 times for roughly 1 second to turn the engine over
slowly, then insert the spark plug again;
3. Drain all the fuel from the scooter; spread antirust grease on the uncoated metal
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parts; keep the wheels lifted above the ground by resting the chassis on two wooden
wedges;
4. As regards the battery, follow the instructions in the «Battery» section.
Recommended products
eni i-Ride PG 5W-40
Synthetic based lubricant for high-performance four-stroke engines.
JASO MA, MA2 - API SL - ACEA A3

Cleaning the vehicle

Use a low pressure jet of water to soften the caked dirt and mud deposited on the
painted surfaces. Once softened, sponge off mud and dirt using a car body sponge
soaked in a car body shampoo and water solution (2-4% of car shampoo in water).
Then rinse with abundant water, and dry with a shammy cloth. For the engine exterior,
use petrol, a brush and clean cloths. Petrol can damage paintwork. Remember that
any polishing with silicone wax must always be preceded by washing.
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