GAS GAS FSE 400 - 2004 Service Manual page 38

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Cleaning
1- Preparation for washing
Before washing, precautions must be taken to keep water
off the following places:
Rear opening of: The silencer cover with a plastic bag secured
with rubber bands
Clutch and brake levers, hand grips, engine stop button: Cover
with plastic bags.
Air cleaner intake: Close up the opening with tape or
stuff in rags.
2- Where to be careful
Avoid spraying water with any great force near the following
places:
- Disc brake master cylinders and calipers.
- Under the fuel tank : If water gets into the ignition coil or into the
spark plug cap, the spark will jump through the water and be grounded
out. When this happens, the motorcycle will not start and the affected
parts must be wiped dry.
- Front and rear hubs.
- Steering pivots (Steering stem head pipe).
- Suspension linkage system pivots.
- Swing arm pivot.
3- After washing:
- Remove the plastic bags, and clean the air cleaner intake.
- Lubricate the points listed in the lubrication section.
- Start the engine and run for 5 minutes.
- Dry the brakes before operating the motorcycle.
Never wax or lubricate the brake disc. Loss of braking and an accident
could result. Clean the disc with an oil-less solvent such as
trichloroethylene or acetone.
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