Cleaning Advice; Garaging - Malaguti FIREFOX F15 Bedienungsanleitung

remove and wipe the spark plug before starting the engine.
• Check the seal of the float valve needle.
5) Air filter clogged or dirty:
• Refer to a Malaguti Vendor/Dealer.
6) Ignition failure (if there is power in the HV cable):
• Clean and regap the spark plug, or replace it.
7) Ignition failure (if there is no power in the HV cable):
• refer to the MALAGUTI Vendors/Dealers to repair the fly-
wheel circuits of ignition magneto or HV coil.
ENGINE KNOCKS
1) Self-ignition:
• clean the spark plug or refer to a MALAGUTI Vendor/Dealer.
2) Spark plug fires too early:
• refer to our network of Vendors/Dealers to have the ignition
unit checked.
ENGINE MISFIRES
1) Irregular fuel flow to the carburettor:
• Check for proper fuel flow
2) Electrodes of the spark plug too distant:
• Regap them properly.
3) Spark plug dirty:
• Clean the spark plug.
THE ENGINE LOOSES POWER OR
OVERHEATS
1) The fuel mixture is poor:
• check if the jet is partially clogged.
2) The ignition is faulty:
• refer to our network of Vendors/Dealers to check the ignition
3) Exhaust opening or pipe partially clogged:
• Have the exhaust opening cleaned, paying attention not to
damage the piston;
• Have the exhaust pipe cleaned or replaced, if it is too clogged.
Note: you are kindly suggested to write down any possible
anomalies noticed while travelling as well as your attempts to
intervene, so that you can exactly report them to the technician of
MALAGUTI Vendors/Dealers Network.

3.12 CLEANING ADVICE

• To keep each part of your vehicle in perfect condition, we
recommend that you regularly clean it.
• Before cleaning, protect the exhaust pipe, make sure that the
spark plug is inserted, and the petrol/oil caps are properly closed.
• Do not use chemical products, which may spoil the vehicle's
paint, plastic components, tyres, rubber, etc.
• Do not use excessive water pressure while cleaning the scooter;
you may damage its mechanical and/or electrical components.
• To clean the windscreen and the motorbike body properly, use a
soft, clean cloth (or a sponge) and a neutral detergent.

3.13 GARAGING

To keep the vehicle in perfect condition when it is left unused for a
long time, remember to:
• remove the spark plug and pour a spoonful of oil into the cylinder,
then refit the spark plug.
• Press the starter button a few times, to allow the oil poured in to
lubricate the thermal components.
• Lubricate the control cables.
• Cover all metallic surfaces with a film of oil (but not rubber or
plastic parts).
• Remove the battery and recharge it.
• Store the vehicle in a dry place.
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