APRILIA PEGASO 650 IE - 2004 Manual page 88

To remove dirt and mud from the painted
surfaces use a low- pressure water jet,
carefully wet the dirty parts, remove mud
a n d f i l t h w i t h a s o f t c a r s p o n g e
impregnated with a lot of water and
shampoo (2 – 4% parts of shampoo in
water).
Then rinse with plenty of water and dry with
chamois leather.
To clean the outer parts of the engine use
a degreaser, brushes and wipers.
After washing the vehicle, always:
u Position the vehicle on the stand, see p.
49 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON
THE STAND).
Remove the cap (1).
u
u Empty its content into a container and
deliver it to a salvage centre.
88 use and maintenance Pegaso 650 I.E.
CAUTION
To clean the lights, use a sponge
s o a k e d w i t h w a t e r a n d a n e u t r a l
d e t e r g e n t , r u b b i n g t h e s u r f a c e s
delicately and rinsing frequently with
plenty of water.
Polish with silicone wax only after
having carefully washed the vehicle.
Do not use polishing pastes on matt
paints.
Do not wash the vehicle under the sun,
especially during the summer, when the
body is still warm, since if the shampoo
dries before being rinsed away, it can
damage the paint.
Do not use liquids at a temperature
exceeding 40°C to clean the plastic
components of the vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not direct high-pressure water or air
jets or steam jets on to the following
components: wheel hubs, controls on
the right and left side of the handlebar,
bearings, brake pumps, instruments
a n d i n d i c a t o r s , e x h a u s t p i p e s ,
glove/tool kit compartment, ignition
switch/steering lock, radiator wings,
f u e l c a p , l i g h t s a n d
connections.
Do not use alcohol, petrol or solvents to
clean the rubber and plastic parts and
the saddle: use only water and mild
soap.
WARNING
Do not apply protection waxes onto the
saddle, in order not to make it too
slippery.
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