Yamaha WR250X Owner's Manual page 88

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to pro-
tect the cylinder, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.
1 a. Remove the spark plug cap
and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
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into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto
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the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
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grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
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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
from the spark plug, and then
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install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap. WARNING! To
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prevent damage or injury
from sparking, make sure to
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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 information
on storing the battery, see page
6-31.
TIP
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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