Yamaha Fazer FZS600 Owner's Manual page 92

CAUTION:
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Apply spray oil and wax spar-
ingly and wipe off any excess.
Never apply oil or wax on rub-
ber and plastic parts, but treat
them with a suitable care prod-
uct.
Avoid using abrasive polishing
compounds as they wear away
the paint.
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NOTE:
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Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on
what products to use.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
ECA00013 Storage
Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover.
CAUTION:
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Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
ing it with a tarp while it is still
wet will allow water and humidi-
ty to seep in and cause rust.
To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
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Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
2. Drain the carburetor float cham-
ECA00014
3. Only for motorcycles equipped
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
5. Perform the following steps to pro-
a. Remove the spark plug caps and
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
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"Care" section of this chapter.
bers by loosening the drain bolts;
this will prevent fuel deposits from
building up. Pour the drained fuel
into the fuel tank.
with a fuel cock which has an
"OFF" position: Turn the fuel cock
to "OFF".
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
tect the cylinders, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.
spark plugs.
into each spark plug bore.
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