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CLEANING AND
STORAGE
A. CLEANING
Frequent
thorough
cleaning
of your machine
will
not
only enhance
its appearance but will
improve
general performance
and extend the
useful
life
of many components.
1. Before cleaning
the machine:
a.
Block off end of exhaust
pipe to prevent
water entry;
a plastic bag and strong
rubber band
may be used
.
b. Remove
air
cleaner
or protect it from
water with plastic
covering.
c. Make sure spark
plug(s)
,
fuel tank
cap,
engine oil fi lier cap are properly
installed.
2.
If engine case
is
excessively
greasy,
ap-
ply degreaser with
a pa int brush
.
Do not
apply degreaser to wheel
axles.
3.
Rinse dirt and degreaser
off w ith
garden
hose,
using
only enough
hose
pressure
to do the job.
Excessive
water
pressure
(such
as
coin-
operated
car
washers)
may
cause
water
seepage and contamination of wheel bear-
ings front forks, and brakes, seals. Many
expensive repair
bills have
resulted
from
improper high
pressure detergent applica-
tions such as those
available in coinoperated
car washers.
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4.
Once the majority of the dirt has
been
hosed
off,
wash all surfaces with
water
and
mild, detergent-type
soap if
neces-
sary.
5.
Rinse machine
off
immediately with
clean water
and
dry
all
surfaces with
a
chamois, clean towel,
or
soft absorbent
cloth.
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