Yamaha Tmix XP500Y Owner's Manual page 84

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SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
cleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.
1
G
Do not use high-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepage and
2
deterioration in the following ar-
eas: seals (of wheel and swing-
3
arm bearings, fork and brakes),
electric components (couplers,
connectors,
4
switches and lights), breather
hoses and vents.
5
G
For scooters equipped with a
windshield: Do not use strong
6
cleaners or hard sponges as
they
will
cause
scratching. Some cleaning com-
7
pounds for plastic may leave
scratches on the windshield.
8
Test the product on a small hid-
den part of the windshield to
9
make sure that it does not leave
any marks. If the windshield is
scratched, use a quality plastic
polishing
compound
washing.
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
instruments,
on salt-sprayed roads
Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads
during winter are extremely corrosive in
combination with water, carry out the
following steps after each ride in the
rain, near the sea or on salt-sprayed
dulling
or
roads.
TIP
Salt sprayed on roads in the winter may
remain well into spring.
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
after
of the salt.
2. Apply a corrosion protection spray
After cleaning
[ECA10791]
Contaminants on the brakes or tires
8-2
on all metal, including chrome- and
nickel-plated, surfaces to prevent
corrosion.
1. Dry the scooter with a chamois or
an absorbing cloth.
2. Use a chrome polish to shine
chrome, aluminum and stain-
less-steel parts, including the ex-
haust system. (Even the thermally
induced
discoloring
less-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
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
4. Use spray oil as a universal clean-
er to remove any remaining dirt.
5. Touch up minor paint damage
caused by stones, etc.
6. Wax all painted surfaces.
7. Let the scooter dry completely be-
fore storing or covering it.
WARNING
of
stain-
metal,
EWA10941

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