Yamaha MAJESTY 400 Owner's Manual page 82

SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
scratched, use a quality plastic
polishing compound
washing.
After normal use
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Remove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge,
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and then rinse thoroughly with clean
water. Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush
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for hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn dirt
and insects will come off more easily if
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the area is covered with a wet cloth for
a few minutes before cleaning.
5
After riding in the rain, near the sea or
on salt-sprayed roads
Since sea salt or salt sprayed on the
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roads during winter are extremely cor-
rosive in combination with water, carry
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out the following steps after each ride in
the rain, near the
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salt-sprayed roads.
NOTE:
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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.
after
CAUTION:
Do not use warm water since it in-
creases the corrosive action of the
salt.
2. Apply a corrosion protection spray
on all metal, including chrome- and
nickel-plated, surfaces to prevent
corrosion.
After cleaning
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
less-steel exhaust systems can be
sea or on
removed through polishing.)
3. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-
mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
4. Use spray oil as a universal clean-
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discoloring of stain-
spray on all metal,
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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
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Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the brakes or tires. If
necessary, clean the brake
discs and brake linings with a
regular brake disc cleaner or ac-
etone, and wash the tires with
warm water and a mild deter-
gent.
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Before operating the scooter
test its braking performance
and cornering behavior.
CAUTION:
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Apply spray oil and wax spar-
ingly and make sure to wipe off
any excess.
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Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber and plastic parts, but
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