Preparation For Cleaning - Suzuki LT-Z400 Owner's Manual

CLEANING PROCEDURE
A thorough cleaning of your ATV is a
necessary part of maintenance and
will help keep your ATV looking and
performing its best. Proper cleaning
can also extend the life of your ATV.
It is important to clean and inspect
your ATV after every ride if it is used
in mud, brush, grass, water, salt
water, or very dusty conditions.
The build-up of mud, brush, grass,
etc, especially on the engine and
exhaust system, can reduce engine
cooling, conceal damage, or increase
wear of certain parts. It is important to
remove all debris during cleaning.

PREPARATION FOR CLEANING

Wash the ATV before any mud dries
on the ATV.
Block or seal the end or the exhaust
pipe (muffler) using a piece of plastic
wrap, cloth rag or another method to
prevent water from entering the
engine.
CAUTION
High pressure washers can dam-
age your ATV.
High pressure washers such as
those found at coin-operated car
washes have enough pressure to
damage the parts of your ATV. It
may cause rust, corrosion and
increase wear.
Do not use high pressure washers
to clean your ATV.
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