Storage Procedure - Suzuki LT-A700X Owner's Manual

STORAGE PROCEDURE

If you don't plan on using your vehicle
for a long time, it will need special ser-
vicing requiring appropriate materials,
equipment and skill. For this reason,
Suzuki recommends that you trust
this maintenance work to your dealer.
If you wish to service the machine for
storage yourself, follow the general
guidelines below:
VEHICLE
Place the vehicle on level ground and
wash the entire vehicle.
FUEL
Drain the fuel from the fuel tank using
a hand pump or siphon.
WARNING
Draining the fuel tank can be haz-
ardous.
Fuel can catch on fire if you do not
handle it properly.
When draining the fuel tank,
always shut the engine off. Do not
smoke, and never drain fuel in an
area where there are open flames
or sparks. Keep pets and children
away from fuel, and dispose of
drained fuel properly.
ENGINE
Remove the spark plug and pour one
tablespoon of motor oil into the spark
plug hole. Reinstall the spark plug
and crank the engine a few times to
spread the oil in the cylinder.
BATTERY
• Remove the battery from the vehi-
cle.
NOTE: Be sure to remove the nega-
tive terminal first, then remove the
positive terminal.
• Clean the outside of the battery
with mild soap and remove any
corrosion from the terminals and
wiring harness.
• Store the battery in a room above
freezing.
TIRES
Inflate tires to the normal pressure.
EXTERNAL
• Spray all vinyl and rubber parts
with rubber protectant.
• Spray unpainted surfaces with
rust preventative.
• Coat painted surfaces with car
wax.
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