2007 Yamaha Motorsports Vino 125 Owners Manual - Page 66
2007 Yamaha Motorsports Vino 125 Manual
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Care SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE EAU26090 EAU25991 Care 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 While the open design of a scooter reveals the attractiveness of the technol- Cleaning ECA10780 ogy, it also makes it more vulnerable. Rust and corrosion can develop even if c C high-quality components are used. A Avoid using strong acidic wheel rusty exhaust pipe may go unnoticed on cleaners, especially on spoked a car, however, it detracts from the overwheels. If such products are used all appearance of a scooter. Frequent and on hard-to-remove dirt, do not proper care does not only comply with leave the cleaner on the affected the terms of the warranty, but it will also area any longer than instructed. keep your scooter looking good, extend Also, thoroughly rinse the area its life and optimize its performance. off with water, immediately dry it, and then apply a corrosion proBefore cleaning tection spray. 1. Cover the muffler outlet with a plasImproper cleaning can damage tic bag after the engine has cooled windshields, cowlings, panels down. and other plastic parts. Use only 2. Make sure that all caps and cova soft, clean cloth or sponge with ers as well as all electrical couplers mild detergent and water to clean and connectors, including the spark plastic. plug cap, are tightly installed. Do not use any harsh chemical 3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt, products on plastic parts. Be sure like oil burnt onto the crankcase, to avoid using cloths or sponges with a degreasing agent and a which have been in contact with brush, but never apply such prodstrong or abrasive cleaning products onto seals, gaskets and wheel ucts, solvent or thinner, fuel 7-1 axles. Always rinse the dirt and degreaser off with water. (gasoline), rust removers or inhibitors, brake fluid, antifreeze or electrolyte. Do not use high-pressure washers or steam-jet cleaners since they cause water seepage and deterioration in the following areas: seals (of wheel and swingarm bearings, fork and brakes), electric components (couplers, connectors, instruments, switches and lights), breather hoses and vents. For scooters 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 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.