Yamaha MAJESTY YP400A Owner's Manual page 84

SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
plenty of water, as it is harmful
to plastic parts.
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Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be
1 sure to avoid using cloths or
sponges which have been in
contact with strong or abrasive
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cleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
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movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.
G Do not use high-pressure wash-
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ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepage and
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deterioration in the following ar-
eas: seals (of wheel and swing-
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arm bearings, fork and brakes),
electric components (couplers,
connectors,
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switches and lights), breather
hoses and vents.
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For scooters equipped with a
windshield: Do not use strong
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cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause
scratching. Some cleaning com-
pounds for plastic may leave
scratches on the windshield.
Test the product on a small hid-
den part of the windshield to
make sure that it does not leave
any marks. If the windshield is
scratched, use a quality plastic
polishing
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.
instruments,
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 cor-
rosive in combination with water, carry
out the following steps after each ride in
dulling or
the rain,
salt-sprayed roads.
TIP
Salt sprayed on roads in the winter may
compound after
near the sea or on
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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
increases the corrosive action
of the salt.
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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
an absorbing cloth.
2. Use a chrome polish to shine
chrome, aluminum and stain-
less-steel parts, including the ex-
haust system. (Even the thermally
induced discoloring
less-steel exhaust systems can be
removed through polishing.)
3. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
4. Use spray oil as a universal clean-
of stain-
all metal,