Preparation For Storage - Honda TRX500FE1 Owner's Manual

Preparation for Storage

Refer to Safety Precautions on page 111.
This procedure requires a means for draining and disposing of
drained fuel (page 208).
1. Change the engine oil and filter (page 134).
2. Make sure the cooling system is filled with a 50/50% antifreeze
solution (page 143).
3. Fill the fuel tank. Make sure the fuel fill cap is properly installed.
4. To prevent rusting in the cylinders, perform the following:
• Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug (page 161).
• Remove the spark plug.
Do not connect the spark plug to the spark plug cap.
• Pour a tablespoon (15 – 20 cm
cylinder and cover the spark plug hole with a piece of cloth.
• With the engine stop switch in the RUN (e) position, press the
start/over ride button several times to crank the engine and
distribute the oil.
• Reinstall the spark plug and spark plug cap.
Storing Your Honda
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