2014 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad ABS Owners Manual - Page 172

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 171 sure the engine and exhaust are • Be cool before washing. applying degreaser to seals, • Avoid brake pads, and tires. use non-abrasive wax and • Always cleaner/polisher. all harsh chemicals, solvents, • Avoid detergents, and household cleaning care when washing the wind• Use shield, headlight lens, and the • • • • products such as ammonia-based window cleaners. Gasoline, brake fluid, and coolant will damage the finish of painted and plastic surfaces: wash them off immediately. Avoid wire brushes, steel wool, and all other abrasive pads or brushes. plastic parts as they can easily be scratched. Avoid using pressure washers; water can penetrate seals and electrical components and damage your motorcycle. Avoid spraying water in delicate areas such as in air intakes, fuel system, brake components, electrical components, electrical socket, audio system muffler outlets, and fuel tank openings.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
171
•
Be sure the engine and exhaust are
cool before washing.
•
Avoid applying degreaser to seals,
brake pads, and tires.
•
Always use non-abrasive wax and
cleaner/polisher.
•
Avoid all harsh chemicals, solvents,
detergents, and household cleaning
products such as ammonia-based
window cleaners.
•
Gasoline, brake fluid, and coolant
will damage the finish of painted and
plastic surfaces: wash them off im-
mediately.
•
Avoid wire brushes, steel wool, and
all other abrasive pads or brushes.
•
Use care when washing the wind-
shield,
headlight
lens,
and
the
plastic parts as they can easily be
scratched.
•
Avoid using pressure washers; wa-
ter can penetrate seals and electrical
components and damage your mo-
torcycle.
•
Avoid
spraying
water
in
delicate
areas such as in air intakes, fuel sys-
tem, brake components, electrical
components, electrical socket, audio
system muffler outlets, and fuel tank
openings.