Maintenance During Storage; Procedure For Returning To Service - Suzuki LT-A450X 2006 Owner's Manual

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.

MAINTENANCE DURING STORAGE

Once a month, recharge the battery.
The standard
1.4A × 5 to 10hr.
PROCEDURE FOR RETURNING TO
SERVICE
• Clean the entire vehicle.
• Drain all the engine oil. Install a
new oil filter and fill the engine
with fresh oil as outlined in this
manual.
• Remove the spark plug. Turn the
engine a few times by pulling the
starter rope. Reinstall the spark
plug.
• Reinstall the battery.
• Make sure that the vehicle is prop-
erly lubricated.
• Perform
BEFORE RIDING as listed in this
manual.
• Start the vehicle as outlined in this
manual.
9-5
charging rate
the INSPECTION
is