APRILIA SCARABEO 50 - 1997 Manual page 59

Clean the vehicle frequently if it used in
particular areas or conditions, such as:
Polluted areas (cities and industrial are-
as).
Areas characterized by an high percent-
age of salinity and humidity (sea areas,
hot and humid climates).
Particular conditions (use of salt and
anti-ice chemical products on the roads
during the winter).
Avoid leaving deposits of industrial and
polluting powders, tar spots, dead in-
sects, bird droppings, etc. on the body.
Avoid parking the vehicle under trees,
since in some seasons residues, resins,
fruits or leaves fall down, which contain
substances that may damage the paint.

A f t e r t h e v e h i cl e h a s b e e n
washed, its braking functions
could be temporarily impaired
because of the presence of water on the
grip surfaces.
Calculate long braking distances to
avoid accidents. Brake repeatedly to re-
store normal conditions.
To remove dirt and mud from the painted
surfaces use a low- pressure water jet;
carefully wet the dirty parts, remove mud
and filth with a soft car sponge impregnat-
ed with a lot of water and shampoo (2 4%
parts of shampoo in water).
Then rinse with plenty of water and dry with
chamois leather.
To clean the outer parts of the engine use
a degreaser, brushes and wipers.

Polish with silicone wax only af-
ter having carefully washed the
vehicle.

Do not wash the vehicle under
the sun, especially during the
summer, when the body is still warm,
since if the shampoo dries before being
rinsed away, it can damage the paint.
Use neither high pressure water/air jets,
nor vapour jets on the following parts:
wheel hubs, controls on the right and
on the left side of the handlebars, brake
pump, instruments and indicators, si-
lencer exhaust, glove compartment, ig-
nition switch/steering lock.
Do not use alcohol or solvents to clean
the rubber and plastic parts and the
saddle: use water and mild soap.
Do not apply protection waxes onto the
saddle, in order not to make it too slip-
pery.
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