APRILIA RSV MILLE - 2002 Manual page 108

To remove dirt and mud from the painted
surfaces use a low- pressure water jet, ca-
refully wet the dirty parts, remove mud and
filth with a soft car sponge 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:
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Remove the cap (1).
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Empty its content into a container and
deliver it to a salvage centre.
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To clean the lights, use a sponge so-
aked with water and a neutral detergent,
rubbing the surfaces delicately and rin-
sing frequently with plenty of water.
Polish with silicone wax only after ha-
ving 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.
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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
and indicators, exhaust pipes, glove/to-
ol kit compartment, ignition switch/ste-
ering lock, radiator wings, fuel cap, li-
ghts and electric connections.
Do not use alcohol, petrol or solvents to
clean the rubber and plastic parts and
the saddle: use only water and mild so-
ap.
Do not apply protection waxes onto the
saddle, in order not to make it too slip-
pery.