Storage 18 - GAS GAS MC 85 2023 Owner's Manual

18.1 Storage
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Avoid skin, eye and clothing contact with fuel.
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Immediately consult a doctor if you swallow fuel.
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Do not inhale fuel vapors.
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In case of skin contact, rinse the affected area with plenty of water.
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Rinse the eyes thoroughly with water, and consult a doctor in case of fuel contact with the eyes.
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Change your clothing in case of fuel spills on them.
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Keep fuels correctly in a suitable canister, and out of the reach of children.
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If you plan to garage the motorcycle for a longer period, perform the following steps or have them performed.
Before storing the motorcycle, check all parts for function and wear. If service, repairs, or replacements are neces-
sary, you should do this during the storage period (less workshop overload). In this way, you can avoid long work-
shop waiting times at the start of the new season.
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When refueling for the last time before taking the motorcycle out of
service, add fuel additive.
Fuel additive (
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Refuel. ( p. 27)
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Clean the motorcycle. (
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Change the gear oil.
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Check the antifreeze and coolant level. (
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Check tire pressure. (
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Empty the carburetor float chamber.
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Store the vehicle in a dry location that is not subject to large fluctua-
tions in temperature.
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GASGAS Motorcycles recommends jacking up the motorcy-
cle.
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Cover the motorcycle with a tarp or cover that is permeable to air.
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Do not use non-porous materials since they prevent humid-
ity from escaping, thus causing corrosion.
Avoid running the engine for a short time only. Because the
engine will not warm up sufficiently, the water vapor pro-
duced during combustion will condense, causing engine
parts and the exhaust system to rust.
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