Yamaha WR250R Owner's Manual page 90

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
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3. Perform the following steps to pro-
tect the cylinder, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.
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a. Remove the spark plug cap
and spark plug.
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b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into the spark plug bore.
4 c. Install the spark plug cap onto
the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug on the cylinder
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head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
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ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This will
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coat the cylinder wall with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap
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from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
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spark plug cap. WARNING! To
prevent damage or injury
from sparking, make sure to
ground the spark plug elec-
trodes while turning the en-
gine over.
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4. Lubricate all control cables and the
pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the sidestand/
centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
7. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0 C (30 F) or more than
30 C (90 F)]. For more informa-
tion on storing the battery, see
page 6-32.
TIP
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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