Piaggio 250 i.e. - Manual (Page 75)

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
We recommend carrying out the following operations:
1. Clean the scooter thoroughly and then cover it with a canvas;
2. Be careful to rest the vehicle on its centre stand disabling the front suspension
locking system;
3. With engine off and piston at the bottom dead centre, remove the spark plug, add
1÷2 cc of oil through the opening (adding more oil may damage the engine). Operate
the starter button 1-2 times for roughly 1 second to turn the engine over slowly, then
insert the spark plug again;
4. Empty all fuel; spread antirust grease on the unpainted metal parts; keep the wheels
lifted above the ground by resting the chassis on two wooden wedges;
5. For the battery, follow the procedures described in the «Battery» section.
Recommended products
AGIP CITY HI TEC 4T
Oil to lubricate flexible transmissions (throttle control)
Oil for 4-stroke engines
Cleaning the vehicle
In order to soften the dirt and mud deposited on the painted surfaces, use a low pres-
sure jet of water. Once softened, mud and dirt must be removed with a soft sponge
for bodywork soaked in lots of water and "shampoo" (2-4% of car shampoo in water).
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