Storage - KYMCO People S 250 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
3. To prevent rusting in the cylinder, perform the following:
Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug, and use tape
or string to secure the cap to any convenient plastic body part
so that it is positioned away from the spark plug.
Remove the spark plug from the engine and store it in a
safe, dry place. Do not connect the spark plug to the spark
plug cap.
Pour a tablespoon (15 - 20 cc) of 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 the spark plug and spark plug cap.
4. Remove the battery. Store it in an area protected from freez-
ing temperatures and direct sunlight. Slow charge the bat-
tery once a month (use a quality charger designed for use
on maintenance-free batteries).
5. Wash and dry the scooter. Wax all painted surfaces. Coat
the chrome or bare aluminum parts with rust inhibiting oil.
6. Inflate the tires to their recommended pressures. Place the
scooter on blocks to raise both tires off the ground.
7. Cover the scooter (do not use plastic or other coated mate-
rials) and store in an unheated area, free of excessive mois-
ture, with a minimum of daily temperature variation. Do not
store the scooter in direct sunlight, as the sun's UV rays
can damage the body work and other components.
Removal from storage
1. Uncover and clean the scooter.
2. Change the engine oil if more than 1 month has passed
since the scooter was stored.
3. Charge the battery as required (use a quality charger de-
signed for use on a maintenance-free type battery). Install
the battery.
4. Drain any excess aerosol, rust-inhibiting oil from the fuel
tank. Fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline.
5. Perform all pre-ride inspection checks
Test ride the scooter at low speeds in a safe riding area,
away from traffic.
(see pages 24 -33).
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