Honda SH300 Owner's Manual page 136

4. To prevent rusting in the cylinder,
perform the following:
• Remove the spark plug cap from the
spark plug. Using tape or string,
secure the cap to any convenient
plastic body part so that they are
positioned away from the spark plug.
• Remove the spark plug from the
engine and store it in a safe place. Do
not connect the spark plug to the
spark plug cap.
• Pour a tablespoon (15-20 cm
clean engine oil into the cylinder and
cover the spark plug hole with a piece
of cloth.
• Crank the engine several times to
distribute the oil.
• Reinstall correctly the spark plug and
spark plug cap (page 99).
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5. Remove the battery. Store it in an area
protected from freezing temperatures and
direct sunlight.
Slow charge the battery once a month.
6. Wash and dry the scooter. Wax all
painted surfaces. Coat chrome with
rustinhibiting oil.
7. Inflate the tyres to the recommended
pressures. Place the scooter on blocks to
raise both tyres off the ground.
8. Cover the scooter (do not use plastic or
3 ) of other coated materials) and store in an
unheated area, free of dampness with a
minimum of daily temperature variation.
Do not store the scooter in direct
sunlight.