Storage, Maintenance And Cleaning - Alfa Romeo ARO User Manual

9. Storage, maintenance and cleaning

CAUTION
If there are stains on the body of the scooter, wipe with a damp cloth. If the stains persist, apply
neutral soap, brush out with a toothbrush, then wipe with a damp cloth. If there are scratches on
the plastic components, use sandpaper or other abrasive material to remove them. Do not clean
the items with alcohol, petrol, paraffin or other corrosive or volatile chemical solvents to prevent
severe damage. Do not wash the item using high-pressure water jets. When cleaning the scooter,
make sure that it is switched off, that the charging cable is disconnected, and the rubber cap is
closed, as a water leak may cause an electric shock or other serious problems. Water seeping into
the battery may cause damage to internal circuits and risk of fire or explosion. Should you suspect
that water may have entered the battery, stop using the battery immediately and return it to your
dealer's after-sales service for checking.
When the item is not in use, store it indoors in a cool, dry place. Do not store outdoors or inside
cars for extended periods of time. Excessive sunlight, overheating, and excessive cold accelerate
tyre ageing and jeopardize the life of both the item and the battery. Do not expose it to rain or
water or immerse it in water to wash it.
Regularly check the tightness of the bolted parts, in particular wheel axles, the folding and
transportation system, the steering system, the braking system, the state of the frame, the
forks and the suspension. Nuts and all other self-locking fasteners may lose their effectiveness.
Periodically check and tighten these components.
Like all mechanical components, the item is subject to wear and tear. Different materials and
components may react to wear or stress fatigue in a variety of ways. If the service life of a
component is exceeded, it may break suddenly, resulting in injury to the rider. Any cracks,
scratches or changes in colour in areas subject to high levels of stress indicate that the life of the
component has been reached and must be replaced.
Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the scooter yourself. Any components of the scooter
must be replaced by the technical support service; to find out more contact your dealer or visit the
website www.mtdistribution.com/assistenza/
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