Yamaha AG200F Owner's Manual page 75

Cleaning
After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a
neutral detergent and a soft clean
sponge, then rinse with plenty of
clean water. Use a tooth or bottle
brush for hard-to-reach
Tougher dirt and insects will come
off more easily if the area is cov-
ered with a wet cloth for a few
minutes before cleaning.
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8 Avoid
using strong
wheel cleaners, especially on
spoked wheels. If you do use
such products for hard-to-
remove dirt, do not leave it on
any longer than instructed,
then thoroughly rinse it off
with water, immediately dry
the area and apply a corrosion
protection spray.
8 Improper cleaning can damage
windshields, cowlings, panels
and other plastic parts. Use
only a soft, clean cloth or
sponge with mild detergent
and water to clean plastic.
8 Do not use any harsh chemical
parts.
products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths or
sponges which have been in
contact with strong or abra-
sive cleaning products, solvent
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or thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust
acidic
removers or inhibitors, brake
fluid, antifreeze or electrolyte.
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8 Do
not use high-pressure
washers or steam-jet cleaners
since they cause water seep-
age and deterioration in the
following areas: seals
wheel bearings,
bearings, forks and brakes),
electric components (couplers,
connectors, instruments,
switches and lights), breather
hoses and vents.
8 For
motorcycles
with a windshield: Do not use
strong cleaners
sponges as they will cause
dulling or scratching. Some
cleaning compounds for plas-
tic may leave scratches on the
windshield. Test the product
on a small hidden part of the
windshield to make sure they
do not leave any marks. If the
windshield is scratched, use a
quality plastic polishing com-
pound after washing.
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