Benelli TRK 502 Manual Del Propietário página 177

Motorcycle care and storage
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for several
months:
• Follow all the instructions in the "Care"
section of this chapter.
• Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabili-
EN zer (if available) to prevent the fuel tank
from rusting and the fuel from deterio-
rating.
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• Perform the following steps to protect
the cylinders, piston rings, etc. from cor-
rosion.
• Remove the spark plug caps and
spark plugs.
• Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into each spark plug bore.
• Install the spark plug caps onto the
spark plugs, and then place the
spark plugs on the cylinder head so
that the electrodes are grounded.
(This will limit sparking during the
next step.)
• Turn the engine over several times
with the starter. (This will coat the
cylinder walls with oil.)
WARNING
To prevent damage or injury from spar-
king, make sure to ground the spark plug
electrodes while turning the engine over.
• Remove the spark plug caps from
the spark plugs, and then install
the spark plugs and the spark plug
caps.
• Lubricate all control cables and the pi-
voting points of all levers and pedals as
well as of the sidestand
• Check and, if necessary, correct the tire
air pressure, and then lift the motorcycle
so that both of its wheels are off the
ground. Alternatively, turn the wheels
a little every month in order to prevent
the tires from becoming degraded in
one spot.
• Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic
bag to prevent moisture from entering
it.
• Remove the battery and fully charge it.
Store it in a cool, dry place and charge it
once a month. Do not store the battery
in an excessively cold or warm place. For
more information on storing the battery,
see page 6-29.
TIP
Make any necessary repairs before storing the
motorcycle.
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