Cleaning/Protective Treatment; Cleaning The Motorcycle - Husqvarna FC 450 2014 Repair Manual

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CLEANING/PROTECTIVE TREATMENT

25.1
Cleanin the motorc cle
Note
Material damage Damage and destruction of components by high-pressure cleaning equipment.
When cleaning the vehicle with a pressure cleaner, do not point the water jet directly onto electrical components, connectors,
cables, bearings, etc. Maintain a minimum distance of 60 cm between the nozzle of the pressure cleaner and the component.
Excessive pressure can cause malfunctions or destroy these parts.
Warning
Environmental hazard
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
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If you clean the motorcycle regularly, its value and appearance will be maintained over a long period.
Avoid direct sunshine on the motorcycle during cleaning.
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Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
Close off the exhaust system to prevent water from entering.
First remove coarse dirt particles with a gentle spray of water.
Spray very dirty areas with a normal motorcycle cleaner and then clean with a
paintbrush.
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Use warm water containing normal motorcycle cleaner and a soft sponge.
Never apply motorcycle cleaner to the dry vehicle; always rinse with water
first.
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After rinsing the motorcycle with a gentle spray of water, allow it to dry
thoroughly.
Remove the plug from the exhaust system.
Warning
Danger of accidents
brake system.
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Clean or dry a dirty or wet brake system by riding and braking gently.
After cleaning, ride a short distance until the engine reaches operating tempera­
ture.
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The heat produced causes water at inaccessible locations in the engine
and the brake system to evaporate.
After the motorcycle has cooled off, lubricate all moving parts and bearings.
Clean the chain. (- p. 100)
Treat bare metal parts (except for brake discs and the exhaust system) with a
corrosion inhibitor.
Treat all plastic parts and powder-coated parts with a mild cleaning and care
agent.
Preserving materials for paints, metal and rubber (- p. 218)
Reduced braking efficiency due to a wet or dirty
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