Storage - KYMCO People S 250 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
Removing road salt
The salt used in some communities to prevent road icing can
become very corrosive to your scooter. Wash your scooter as
soon as possible if it comes in contact with road salt (or sea
water).
1. Clean the scooter using cool water (see page 54). Do not
use warm water, as this will increase the corrosive effect of
the salt.
2. Dry the scooter and protect painted and metal surfaces
with wax or polish.
Painted aluminum wheel maintenance
Even if protected by paint, aluminum may corrode from con-
tact with dirt, mud, or road salt. Clean the scooter's wheels
with a wet sponge and mild detergent. Avoid stiff brushes, steel
wool, or cleaners containing abrasives or chemical compounds.
After washing, rinse with plenty of water and dry with a clean
cloth. Apply touch-up paint to the wheels where damage has
occurred.
Exhaust pipe maintenance
The exhaust system is stainless steel, but it can become stained
by oil or mud. If necessary, remove heat stains with a liquid
kitchen-counter abrasive.
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STORAGE GUIDE
Extended storage, such as for the winter months, requires that
you take certain steps to reduce the effects of deterioration
from the nonuse of your scooter. Whenever possible, perform
any necessary periodic maintenance or repairs before stor-
age, so the scooter will be in good condition for riding when it is
removed from storage.

Storage

1. Change the engine oil and filter.
2. Drain the carburetor (if equipped) and empty the fuel tank
into an approved gasoline container, using a commercially
available hand siphon or an similar safe method. Spray the
inside of the tank with an aerosol rust-inhibiting oil. Close
the fuel filler cap on the fuel tank
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can
be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Stop
the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Re-
fuel the scooter outdoors and wipe up any spills imme-
diately.