Scooter Care And Storage; Matte Color Caution; Care - Yamaha Zuma YW125Y Owner's Manual

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SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE

SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE

Matte color caution

NOTICE
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Some models are equipped with
matte colored finished parts. Be sure
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to consult a Yamaha dealer for ad-
vice on what products to use before
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cleaning the vehicle.
Using a brush, harsh chemical prod-
ucts or cleaning compounds when
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cleaning these parts will scratch or
damage their surface. Wax also
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should not be applied to any matte
colored finished parts.
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Care

ECA15192 While the open design of a scooter re-
veals the attractiveness of the technol-
ogy, it also makes it more vulnerable.
Rust and corrosion can develop even if
high-quality components are used. A
rusty exhaust pipe may go unnoticed
on a car, however, it detracts from the
overall appearance of a scooter. Fre-
quent and proper care does not only
comply with the terms of the warranty,
but it will also keep your scooter look-
ing good, extend its life and optimize its
performance.
Before cleaning
1. Cover the muffler outlet with a plas-
tic bag after the engine has cooled
down.
2. Make sure that all caps and cov-
ers as well as all electrical couplers
and connectors, including the
spark plug cap, are tightly installed.
3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt,
like oil burnt onto the crankcase,
with a degreasing agent and a
brush, but never apply such prod-
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Cleaning
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ucts onto seals, gaskets and wheel
axles. Always rinse the dirt and
degreaser off with water.
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Avoid using strong acidic wheel
cleaners, especially on spoked
wheels. If such products are
used on hard-to-remove dirt, do
not leave the cleaner on the af-
fected area any longer than in-
structed. Also, thoroughly rinse
the area off with water, immedi-
ately dry it, and then apply a cor-
rosion protection spray.
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Improper cleaning can damage
plastic parts such as cowlings,
panels, windshields, headlight
lenses, meter lenses, etc. Use
only a soft, clean cloth or sponge
with mild detergent and water to
clean plastic.
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Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths or
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