Yamaha TMAX XP500 Owner's Manual page 82

SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.
G Do not use high-pressure wash-
1 ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepage and
deterioration in the following ar-
2
eas: seals (of wheel and swing-
arm bearings, fork and brakes),
3
electric components (couplers,
connectors,
switches and lights), breather
4
hoses and vents.
G
For scooters equipped with a
5
windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as
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they will cause
scratching. Some cleaning com-
pounds for plastic may leave
7
scratches on the windshield.
Test the product on a small hid-
8
den part of the windshield to
make sure that it does not leave
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any marks. If the windshield is
scratched, use a quality plastic
polishing compound
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 roads
during winter are extremely corrosive in
combination with water, carry out the
following steps after each ride in the
dulling or rain, near the sea or on salt-sprayed
roads.
NOTE:
Salt sprayed on roads in the winter may
remain well into spring.
1. Clean the scooter with cold water
and a mild detergent after the en-
gine has cooled down.
after
CAUTION:
Do not use warm water since it in-
creases the corrosive action of the
salt.
2. Apply a corrosion protection spray
After cleaning
1. Dry the scooter with a chamois or
2. Use a chrome polish to shine
3. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
4. Use spray oil as a universal clean-
5. Touch up minor paint damage
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6. Wax all painted surfaces.
7. Let the scooter dry completely be-
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on all metal, including chrome- and
nickel-plated, surfaces to prevent
corrosion.
an absorbing cloth.
chrome, aluminum and stain-
less-steel parts, including the ex-
haust system. (Even the thermally
induced discoloring of
less-steel exhaust systems can be
removed through polishing.)
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
er to remove any remaining dirt.
caused by stones, etc.
fore storing or covering it.
stain-
metal,