Long Inactivity - APRILIA ATLANTIC 125 - MANUEL 2 Manual

LONG INACTIVITY

When storing the vehicle away for long
periods, some precautions are necessary
t o a v o i d d a m a g e d u e t o p r o l o n g e d
inactivity.
Minor repairs should not be postponed,
lest you forget them. A general check-up of
the bike is also recommended.
Proceed as follows:
◆
Drain the fuel tank completely.
◆
Remove the spark plug, see page 53
(SPARK PLUG).
◆
Pour a teaspoon of engine oil (5-10 cu
cm) into the cylinder.
NOTE
Put a clean cloth on the cylinder,
near the spark plug seat, in order to protect
it from oil sprays.
◆
Set the ignition switch to ≈
the engine starter button ≈
seconds to let oil spread evenly all over
the cylinder.
◆
Remove the protective cloth.
◆
Refit the spark plug.
◆ Remove the battery, see page 55
(REMOVING THE BATTERY) and page
5 4 ( L O N G I N A C T I V I T Y O F T H E
BATTERY).
◆
Wash and dry the vehicle, se page 64
(CLEANING).
◆
Wax all painted surfaces.
◆
Inflate the tyres, see
(TECHNICAL DATA).
◆
Place a suitable support under the
vehicle to keep wheels off the ground.
◆
Store the vehicle in dry place, without
heating, away from sunlight and with
steady temperature.
◆
∆ and press Wrap and tie a plastic bag around the
∆ for a few exhaust pipe opening to keep moisture
out.
◆
Cover the vehicle. Avoid using plastic or
waterproof materials.
AFTER STORAGE
◆
Uncover and clean the vehicle, see page
64 (CLEANING).
◆
Check battery charge, see page 56
(CHARGING THE BATTERY) and install it,
see page 56 (INSTALLING THE
BATTERY).
◆
Refuel, see page 21 (FUEL).
page 66
◆
Perform
checks, see page 29 (PRE-RIDE CHECKS
CHART).
Test ride the vehicle at moderate speed
in an area away from traffic.
use and maintenance Atlantic 125/250
the recommended pre-ride
WARNING
65