Cleaning - APRILIA SCARABEO 500 - 2003 Manual

CLEANING

Clean the vehicle frequently when it is
exposed to adverse conditions, such as:
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Pollution (urban and industrial areas)
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Salinity and humidity in the atmosphere
(sea areas, hot and damp weather)
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Particular environmental/seasonal
conditions (salt and anti-ice chemical
products spread over the roads in the
wintertime).
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Make sure to clean off any industrial
residue and pollutants, tar, dead insects,
bird droppings, etc. from the vehicle
fairings.
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Avoid parking the vehicle under trees.
Resins, fruits or leaves falling from the
trees may contain aggressive chemical
substan ce s th at may dama ge the
paintwork.
WARNING
Braking efficiency may be temporarily
impaired after washing the vehicle, as
the friction surfaces of the braking
systems may be wet.
Remember that braking distance will be
longer. Operate the brakes repeatedly
to restore normal operation.
Perform the recommended pre-ride
c h e c k s , s e e p a g e 3 5 ( P R E - R I D E
CHECKS CHART).
To clean off dirt and mud from painted
surfaces, soften caked dirt with a low-
pressure water jet. Sponge off using a car
b o d y s p o n g e s o a k e d i n a c a r b o d y
shampoo and water solution (2-4% parts of
shampoo). Rinse with plenty of water and
dry with chamois leather. Clean the outer
parts of the engine with a degreaser,
brushes and a cloth.
CAUTION
Before washing the vehicle
1) Empty the front and under-saddle
storage compartments. Remove the
matting inside the under-saddle
compartment.
2) Ensure the storage compartments
are closed firmly.
3) Use only neutral detergent to wash
the vehicle. Rinse with water, but do
not use a water cleaner (see page 71
(CLEANING).
CAUTION
Wash the vehicle thoroughly before
applying silicone wax.
Do not polish matt-painted surfaces
with polishing paste.
Do not wash the vehicle under the sun,
especially in the summertime, when the
body is still warm. The shampoo drying
before it is rinsed away can damage the
paintwork.
Do not use liquids at a temperature
higher than 40° C to clean the plastic
components of the vehicle.
Do not aim high-pressure water/air jets
or steam jets at the following parts:
wheel hubs, controls on the right and
left side of the handlebar, bearings,
brake master cylinders, instruments
and indicators, silencer, glove/tool kit
compartment, ignition switch/steering
lock. Do not clean any rubber and
plastic p arts an d the saddle with
alcohol, petrol or solvents: use water
and mild soap only.
WARNING
Do not apply protective wax on the
saddle or it may become slippery.
use and maintenance Scarabeo 500 ABS
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