Yamaha XS850G Owner's Manual page 76

8. Automotive-type wax may be applied to
all painted and chrome-plated surfaces.
Avoid combination
Many contain abrasives which may mar
paint or protective finish on the fuel tank
and side covers.
9. After finishing, start the engine im-
mediately and allow to idle for several
minutes.
B. STORAGE
Long term storage (60 days or more) of your
motorcycle will require some preventive
procedures to insure
After cleaning the machine thoroughly, pre-
pare for storage as follows:
1. Drain fuel tank, fuel lines, and carbure-
tor float bowl.
2. Remove empty fuel tank, pour a cup of
shake the tank to coat the inner sur-
faces thoroughly and drain off excess
the oil. Reinstall the tank.
cleaner-waxes.
against deterioration.
motor oil in tank.
3. Remove the spark plug. pour about one
t a b l e s p o o n o f 10W/30 o r 2 0 W / 4 0
motor oil in the spark plug hole and re-
install the spark plug. Kick the engine
over several times (with the ignition off)
to coat the cylinder walls with oil.
- W A R N I N G :
When using starter motor to crank the
engine, remove spark plug wires and
ground them to prevent sparking.
4. Lubricate all control cables.
5. Block up the frame to raise both wheels
off the round.
6. Tie a plastic bag over the exhaust pipe
outlet to prevent moisture entering.
7. If storing in humid or salt-air atmos-
phere, coat all exposed metal surfaces
with a light film of oil. Do not apply oil
to any rubber parts or the seat cover.
8. Remove the battery and charge it. Store
it in a dry place and recharge it once a