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Non - Use Maintenance
Non-use maintenance is necessary if a vehicle remains off road for a longer duration (more than 15 days**). The correct
and careful non-use maintenance carried out before storing the vehicle will prevent the vehicle from rusting and from
such other non-operational damages like fire hazards.
• Clean the entire vehicle thoroughly.
• Empty the fuel from the fuel tank (if fuel is left in for a longer time, the fuel will break, and gummy substance could
clog the throttle body).
• Remove the spark plug and put several drops of engine oil into the cylinder. Self start the engine a few times to
coat the cylinder wall with oil and install back the spark plug.
• Set the vehicle on a box or a stand so that both the wheels are raised off the ground.
• Ensure vehicle cleanliness & apply antirust oil ( Parco Lubricant PL 101 of M/s Hankle) on fasteners & completely
cover the vehicle (It is mandatory to cover the vehicle after application of anti rust oil).
• Cover the entire vehicle neatly. Ensure that the storage area is well ventilated & free from any source of flames or spark.
• Fill 10% excess air pressure in both wheels.
** For Battery:
a. Remove battery and keep it on wooden plank, in properly
ventilated area.
b. Before taking the vehicle for use.
• Get the battery recharged from the Authorized Service Center
/ Battery Dealer.
• Apply petroleum jelly on terminals.
Preparation for regular use after storage :
• Clean the vehicle
• Make sure the spark plugs are tightly fitted.
• Fill the fuel tank with fuel.
• Change the engine oil.
• Check all the points listed in the Daily Safety Checks
section.
• Check and inflate tyres to the proper tyre pressure
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