2011 Yamaha Motorsports Vino Classic Owners Manual - Page 67

2011 Yamaha Motorsports Vino Classic Manual

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EAU25991 SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE 3. steel exhaust systems can be removed through polishing.) To prevent corrosion, it is recommended to apply a corrosion protection spray on all metal, including chrome- and nickel-plated, surfaces. Use spray oil as a universal cleaner to remove any remaining dirt. Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones, etc. Wax all painted surfaces. Let the scooter dry completely before storing or covering it. EWA10942 test its braking performance and cornering behavior. ECA10800 EAU26303 Storage Short-term Always store your scooter in a cool, dry place and, if necessary, protect it against dust with a porous cover. Be sure the engine and the exhaust system are cool before covering the scooter. ECA10820 4. 5. 6. 7. NOTICE ● Apply spray oil and wax sparingly and make sure to wipe off any excess. ● Never apply oil or wax to any rubber and plastic parts, but treat them with a suitable care product. ● Avoid using abrasive polishing compounds as they will wear away the paint. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WARNING Contaminants on the brakes or tires can cause loss of control. ● Make sure that there is no oil or wax on the brakes or tires. If necessary, clean the brake discs and brake linings with a regular brake disc cleaner or acetone, and wash the tires with warm water and a mild detergent. ● Before operating the vehicle, TIP ● ● Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on what products to use. Washing, rainy weather or humid climates can cause the headlight lens to fog. Turning the headlight on for a short period of time will help remove the moisture from the lens. NOTICE ● Storing the scooter in a poorly ventilated room or covering it with a tarp, while it is still wet, will allow water and humidity to seep in and cause rust. ● To prevent corrosion, avoid damp cellars, stables (because of the presence of ammonia) and areas where strong chemicals are stored. Long-term Before storing your scooter for several months: 1. Follow all the instructions in the "Care" section of this chapter. 2. Drain the carburetor float cham- 7-3

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EAU25991
SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
steel exhaust systems can be
removed through polishing.)
3. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal, includ-
ing chrome- and nickel-plated,
surfaces.
4. Use spray oil as a universal
cleaner to remove any remaining
dirt.
5. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
6. Wax all painted surfaces.
7. Let the scooter dry completely
before storing or covering it.
EWA10942
WARNING
Contaminants on the brakes or
tires can cause loss of control.
Make sure that there is no oil
or wax on the brakes or tires.
If necessary, clean the brake
discs and brake linings with a
regular brake disc cleaner or
acetone, and wash the tires
with warm water and a mild de-
tergent.
Before operating the vehicle,
test its braking performance
and cornering behavior.
ECA10800
NOTICE
Apply spray oil and wax spar-
ingly and make sure to wipe off
any excess.
Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber and plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitable care
product.
Avoid using abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wear
away the paint.
TIP
Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad-
vice on what products to use.
Washing, rainy weather or humid
climates can cause the headlight
lens to fog. Turning the headlight
on for a short period of time will
help remove the moisture from
the lens.
EAU26303
Storage
Short-term
Always store your scooter in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect
it against dust with a porous cover.
Be sure the engine and the exhaust
system are cool before covering the
scooter.
ECA10820
NOTICE
Storing the scooter in a poorly
ventilated room or covering it
with a tarp, while it is still wet,
will allow water and humidity to
seep in and cause rust.
To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
Long-term
Before storing your scooter for several
months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Care” section of this chapter.
2. Drain the carburetor fl oat cham-