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for bodywork soaked in water and "shampoo" (2-4% of shampoo in water). Then rinse
abundantly with water, and dry with a shammy cloth. For the outside of the engine,
use petroleum, a brush and clean cloths. Petroleum is harmful for the paint. Remem-
ber that any polishing with silicon wax must always be preceded by washing
CAUTION
DETERGENTS CAN POLLUTE WATER. THE VEHICLE MUST BE WASHED AT A
WASH STATION EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM.
IF YOU WASH THE ENGINE WITH A HIGH-PRESSURE WATER JET MACHINE:
• ONLY USE THE FAN JET.
• DO NOT PLACE THE WATER JET NOZZLE CLOSER THAN 60 CM.
• NOT USE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF OVER 40ºC.
• DO NOT USE THE JET AT HIGH PRESSURE.
• DO NOT STEAM CLEAN.
• DO NOT DIRECT THE JET AT: WIRING AND SLOT DIFFUSER ON THE TRANS-
MISSION COVER.
CAUTION
NEVER WASH THE SCOOTER IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT, ESPECIALLY IN SUMMER
WHEN THE BODYWORK IS STILL HOT AS THE SHAMPOO COULD DAMAGE
THE PAINTWORK IF IT DRIES BEFORE BEING RINSED OFF. NEVER USE
CLOTHS SOAKED IN ALCOHOL, PETROL, DIESEL OIL OR KEROSENE FOR
CLEANING THE PAINTED OR PLASTIC SURFACES, IN ORDER NOT TO DAM-
AGE THE LUSTRE FINISH OR ALTER THEIR MECHANICAL PROPERTIES. US-
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