Isuzu Tilt Slide FYJ2000 Instruction Manual page 480

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Exterior Maintenance
Washing
If the vehicle is operated with foreign
material adhering to the exterior, this
material may react chemically with paint,
resulting in staining, discoloration, rusting,
or corrosion of components. Also, the
material may become trapped within
mechanical components, negatively
affecting their functions or forming an
aerodynamic resistance. In the following
cases, therefore, the vehicle must be
washed and all foreign matter removed.
• When soot, iron powder, dead bugs,
• When the vehicle has been driven in
• When the vehicle has been driven
• When a large amount of mud or dirt
1. Fully turn on the tap, and wash out
2. Close all openings and wash the cab
3. Clean wheels and tyres using a brush
4. After washing away all remaining
bird droppings, tree sap, or oily matter
from coal tar and smoke has adhered
to painted surfaces.
coastal areas.
on roads where road chemicals have
been applied.
has adhered to the exterior.
the undercarriage and suspension.
and cargo body panels using a neutral
detergent.
and detergent.
detergent, use a shammy or other
clean cloth to fully remove all moisture
and water droplets.