Storage Guide - Honda CH250 ELITE250 Owner's Manual

STORAGE GUIDE

Storage
Extended storage, such as for winter, re-
quires that you take certain steps to re-
duce the effects of deterioration from
non-use of the scooter. In addition, neces-
sary repairs should be made BEFORE
storing the scooter; otherwise, these re-
pairs may be forgotten by the time the
scooter is removed from storage.
1. Change the engine oil and clean the
filter screen.
2. Make sure the cooling system is filled
with a 50/50% antifreeze solution.
3. Drain the fuel tank and carburetor.
Spray the inside of the tank with an
aerosol rust-inhibiting oil.
Reinstall the fuel cap on the tank.
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Gasoline is flammable and is explosive
under certain conditions. Do not
smoke or allow flames or sparks near
the equipment while draining fuel.
Remove the spark plug and pour a
tablespoon (15-20 cc) of clean engine
oil into the cylinder. Crank the engine
several times to distribute the oil, then
reinstall the spark plug.
NOTE:
When turning the engine over, the
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Engine Stop Switch should be OFF
and the spark plug placed in its cable
cap and grounded to prevent damage
to the ignition system.