Scooter Care And Storage; Care - Yamaha VINO YJ50RT Owner's Manual

SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE

Care

While the open design of a scooter re-
veals the attractiveness of the technol-
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ogy, it also makes it more vulnerable.
Rust and corrosion can develop even if
high-quality components are used. A
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rusty exhaust pipe may go unnoticed
on a car, however, it detracts from the
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overall appearance of a scooter. Fre-
quent and proper care does not only
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comply with the terms of the warranty,
but it will also keep your scooter looking
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good, extend its life and optimize its
performance.
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Before cleaning
1. Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag after the engine has
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cooled down.
2. Make sure that all caps and covers
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as well as all electrical couplers
and connectors, including the
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spark plug cap, are tightly in-
stalled.
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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ucts onto seals, gaskets and wheel
axles. Always rinse the dirt and de-
greaser off with water.
Cleaning
CAUTION:
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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.
G Improper cleaning can damage
windshields, cowlings, panels
and other plastic parts. 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
sponges which have been in
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contact with strong or abrasive
cleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.
Do not use high-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepage and
deterioration in the following ar-
eas: seals (of wheel and swing-
arm bearings, fork and brakes),
electric components (couplers,
connectors, instruments,
switches and lights), breather
hoses and vents.
For scooters equipped with a
windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause dulling
scratching. Some cleaning com-
pounds for plastic may leave
scratches on the windshield.
Test the product on a small hid-
den part of the windshield to
make sure that it does not leave
any marks. If the windshield is
or