Periods Of Inactivity - PIAGGIO X8 400 i.e. Owner's Manual

WARNING
THE WHEELS FITTED WITH TYRES SHOULD ALWAYS BE BALANCED. RIDING
THE VEHICLE WITH VERY LOW TYRE PRESSURE OR WITH INCORRECTLY
BALANCED TYRES CAN LEAD TO DANGEROUS STEERING VIBRATIONS.

Periods of inactivity (03_36)

We recommend carrying out the following operations:
1. Clean the scooter thoroughly and then cover it with a canvas;
2. With engine off and piston at the bottom dead centre, remove the spark plug, fill
with 1÷2 cm³ of oil (adding more than this quantity is dangerous for the engine). Op-
erate the starter button 1-2 times for roughly 1 second to turn the engine over slowly,
then insert the spark plug again;
3. Drain all the fuel from the scooter; spread antirust grease on the unpainted metal
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parts; keep the wheels lifted above the ground by resting the chassis on two wooden
wedges;
4. As regards the battery, follow the instructions in the «Battery» section.
Recommended products
AGIP CITY HI TEC 4T
Oil to lubricate flexible transmissions (throttle control)
Oil for 4-stroke engines
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