Appendix - SWM Superdual 2017 E4 Handbuch

APPENDIX

LONG PERIOD OF INACTIVITY
When the motorcycle is to be stored for a certain
period, it should be prepared for storage as follows:
- clean the entire motorcycle thoroughly.
- Drain all fuel from the tank.
- Fill the tank with fuel added with a stabiliser
WARNING*:
Never release fuel into the environment or let
the engine run indoors.
- Lubricate the final drive chain and all the cables.
- Spray oil on all unpainted metal surfaces to pre-
vent rusting. Avoid getting oil on rubber parts or
brakes.
- Set the motorcycle on a support or stand so that
both wheels are raised off the ground (if this can-
not be done, put boards under the wheels to keep
moisture away from the tyres).
- Tie a plastic bag over the exhaust pipe to prevent
moisture from entering.
- Put a cover over the motorcycle to keep dust and
dirt from collecting on it.
To set the motorcycle back ready for use after storage:
- Make sure the spark plug is tight.
- Fill the fuel tank.
- Run the engine to warm the oil up then drain the
oil.
- Refill with fresh oil.
- Check all the points listed under the inspection
and Adjustment Section (Appendix A).
- Lubricate all the points listed under the "Lubrica-
tion" Section (Appendix A).
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CLEANING
Before washing the motorcycle, it is necessary to
duly protect the following parts:
a) Rear opening of the muffler;
b) Air filter intake;
DO NOT INSIST WITH HIGH PRESSURE JETS OF
WATER OR AIR on the ELECTRIC PARTS and on
the INJECTION SUPPLY SYSTEM, especially the
electronic control unit (1), the TPS sensor (2)
and the pressure temperature sensor (3).
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After washing:
- Lubricate the points listed in the "Maintenance
Chart" (Appendix A).
- Briefly warm up the engine
- Test the brakes before riding the motorcycle.
WARNING*: Never wax or lubricate the brake
discs. Loss of braking efficiency and an acci-
dent could result. Clean the disc with a solvent
such as acetone.
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