Baja Motorsports AT250UT Operator's Manual - Manual (Page 29)

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MAINTENANCE
STORING THE ATV
If you do not use the ATV for a long time, it will need special
service requiring appropriate materials, equipment, and skill.
For this reason, we recommend you trust this maintenance
work to an authorized service center. If you wish to service the
machine for storage yourself, follow the general guidelines.
VEHICLE:

Place the vehicle on level ground.
 Wash the vehicle.
FUEL:

Drain the fuel from the fuel tank using a hand pump.
 Drain the fuel from the carburetor by releasing the carbu-
retor drain screw.
TIRES:

Inflate the tires to the normal pressure.
WARNING:
Check the tire pressure carefully while inflating. Too much
air in the tire could cause the tire to burst, causing serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Maintaining correct air pressure in the tires is very impor-
tant. Too little pressure could allow the tire to rotate off
the wheel rim. Too much pressure could cause the tire to
burst. Failure to maintain correct air pressure in the tires
could cause problems with vehicle operation and stability,
causing serious personal injury.
EXTERNAL:

Spray all vinyl and rubber parts with rubber protection.
 Spray unpainted surfaces with rust preventative.
 Coat painted surfaces with car wax.
PROCEDURE FOR RETURNING VEHICLE TO SER-
VICE:

Clean the entire vehicle.
 Make sure the vehicle is properly lubricated.
 Perform the Pre-Ride Inspection as listed previously.
CLEANING
A thorough cleaning of the ATV is a necessary part of mainte-
nance. It will help keep the ATV looking and performing at its
best. Proper cleaning can also extend the life of the ATV.
Clean and inspect the ATV after every ride, especially if it is
used in mud, brush, grass, water, salt water, or very dusty
conditions. The build-up of mud, brush, grass, etc., especially
on the engine and exhaust system, can reduce engine cooling
ability, conceal damage, or increase wear of certain parts.
Remove all debris during cleaning.
The ATV should be washed before any mud dries on the
unit. Avoid spraying or allowing water to flow over the ignition
switch, spark plug, fuel tank cap, carburetor, or air filter.
NOTE: Do not use high pressure washers such as those
found at car washes. They could cause mechanical, electri-
cal and other damage.

Block or seal the end of the muffler exhaust pipe using a
piece of plastic wrap or cloth to prevent water from enter-
ing the engine.
 Hand wash the unit with mild soap or detergent and water.
Try to thoroughly remove all dirt and debris without exces-
sive water pressure, even at remote areas such as be-
tween engine cooling fins, linkages, or mounting brackets.
Cloth rags, washing mitts, or cleaning brushes can be
used, but be careful with brushes as they can scratch
plastic or painted surfaces.
 Rinse the unit thoroughly with clean water.
 Dry all areas using a chamois or soft absorbent cloth.
 Remove the rags or wrapping from the exhaust pipe.
CAUTION:
Failure to remove the rags or wrapping from the exhaust
pipe could result in failure of the exhaust system.
 Remove the drain plug from the air filter box to allow any
standing water to drain. Replace the drain plug when
draining is finished.
 Lubricate according to General Lubrication section.
 Follow the procedures in Pre-Ride Inspection to check
the unit for any problems that may have occurred during
your last ride.
 After washing your ATV, test your brakes by riding at a
slow speed. If necessary, apply brake several times to let
the friction dry out the brake linings. Wet brakes may not
provide as much stopping power as dry brakes.
WARNING:
Operating the ATV at high speeds when the brakes are
wet could result in serious personal injury.