Yamaha C3 2008 Owner's Manual page 64

SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
sponges which have been in con-
tact with strong or abrasive clean-
ing products, solvent or thinner,
fuel (gasoline), rust removers or
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inhibitors, brake fluid, antifreeze
or electrolyte.
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● ● ● ● ● Do not use high-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
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they cause water seepage and
deterioration in the following
areas: seals (of wheel and
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swingarm bearings, fork and
brakes), electric components
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(couplers, connectors, instru-
ments, switches and lights),
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breather hoses and vents.
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For scooters equipped with a
windshield: Do not use strong
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cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause dulling or
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scratching. Some cleaning com-
pounds for plastic may leave
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scratches on the windshield.
Test the product on a small hid-
den part of the windshield to
make sure that it does not leave
any marks. If the windshield is
scratched, use a quality plastic
polishing compound after wash-
ing.
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.
After riding in the rain, near the sea or
on salt-sprayed roads
Since sea salt or salt sprayed on the
roads during winter are extremely cor-
rosive in combination with water, carry
out the following steps after each ride
in the rain, near the sea or on salt-
sprayed roads.
TIP
Salt sprayed on roads in the winter may
remain well into spring.
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1. Clean the scooter with cold water
and a mild detergent after the en-
gine has cooled down. NOTICE:
Do not use warm water since it
increases the corrosive action of
the salt.
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2. Apply a corrosion protection spray
on all metal, including chrome- and
nickel-plated, surfaces to prevent
corrosion.
After cleaning
1. Dry the scooter with a chamois or
an absorbing cloth.
2. Use a chrome polish to shine
chrome, aluminum and stainless-
steel parts, including the exhaust
system. (Even the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless-steel
exhaust systems can be removed
through polishing.)
3. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal, includ-
ing chrome- and nickel-plated, sur-
faces.
4. Use spray oil as a universal cleaner
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