SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE

any detergent residue using plenty of water, as it is harmful to plastic parts.
● Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be sure
to avoid using cloths or sponges
which have been in contact with
strong or abrasive cleaning prod-
ucts, solvent or thinner, fuel
(gasoline), rust removers or in-
hibitors, brake fluid, antifreeze or
electrolyte.
● Do not use high-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepage and
deterioration in the following ar-
eas: seals (of wheel and

the windshield.Test the product on a small hidden part of the windshield to make sure that it does not leave any marks. If the windshield is scratched, use a quality plastic polishing compound after washing.

After normal use

Remove dirt with warm water, a mild detergent, and a soft, clean sponge, and then rinse thoroughly with clean water. Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush for hard- to-reach areas. Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more easily if the area is covered with a wet cloth for a few minutes before cleaning.

TIP

Salt sprayed on roads in the winter may remain well into spring.

1.Clean the scooter with cold water and a mild detergent after the en- gine has cooled down. NOTICE: Do not use warm water since it in- creases the corrosive action of

the salt.[ECA10791]

2.Apply a corrosion protection spray on all metal, including chrome- and nickel-plated, surfaces to prevent corrosion.

After cleaning

1. Dry the scooter with a chamois or

swingarm bearings, fork and

an absorbing cloth.

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brakes), electric components
(couplers, connectors, instru-
ments, switches and lights),
breather hoses and vents.
● For vehicles equipped with a
windshield: Do not use strong

cleaners or hard sponges as they

will cause dulling or scratching.

Some cleaning compounds for
plastic may leave scratches on

After riding in the rain, near the sea or on salt-sprayed roads

Since sea salt or salt sprayed on the roads during winter are extremely corrosive in combination with water, carry out the following steps after each ride in the rain, near the sea or on salt-sprayed roads.

2.Use a chrome polish to shine chrome, aluminum and stainless- steel parts, including the exhaust system. (Even the thermally in- duced discoloring of stainless-steel exhaust systems can be removed through polishing.)

3.To prevent corrosion, it is recom- mended to apply a corrosion pro-

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