Yamaha why YH50 Owner's Manual page 63

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For scooters equipped with a
windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause dulling or
scratching. Some cleaning
compounds for plastic may
leave scratches
windshield. Test the product on
a small hidden part of the
windshield to make sure that it
does not leave any marks. If the
windshield is scratched, use a
quality plastic
compound after 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 on salt-sprayed roads
Since sea salt or salt sprayed on the
roads during winter are extremely cor-
rosive in combination with water, carry
out the following steps after each ride
on the in the rain, near the sea or on salt-
sprayed roads.
NOTE :
Salt sprayed on roads in the winter may
remain well into spring.
polishing
1. Clean the scooter with cold water
and a mild detergent after the
engine has cooled down.
Do not use warm water since it
increases the corrosive action of the
salt.
2. Apply a corrosion protection spray
on all metal, including chrome-
and nickel-plated, surfaces to
prevent corrosion.
SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
After cleaning
1. Dry the scooter with a chamois or
2. Use a chrome polish to shine
3. To prevent corrosion, it is
4. Use spray oil as a universal
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5. Touch up minor paint damage
6. Wax all painted surfaces.
7. Let the scooter dry completely
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an absorbing cloth.
chrome, aluminum and stainless-
steel parts, including the exhaust
system. (Even the thermally
induced discoloring of stainless-
steel exhaust systems can be
removed through polishing.)
recommended to apply a corro-
sion protection spray on all metal,
including chrome- and nickel-
plated, surfaces.
cleaner to remove any remaining
dirt.
caused by stones, etc.
before storing or covering it.
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