Scooter Care And Storage; Matte Color Caution; Care - Yamaha YW125Z 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
3 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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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 over-
all appearance of a scooter. Frequent and
proper care does not only comply with
the terms of the warranty, but it will also
keep your scooter looking 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-
ucts onto seals, gaskets and wheel
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Cleaning
NOTICE
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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 affected
area any longer than instructed.
Also, thoroughly rinse the area
off with water, immediately dry it,
and then apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray.
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Improper cleaning can damage
plastic parts (such as cowlings,
panels, windshields, headlight
lenses, meter lenses, etc.) and
the mufflers. Use only a soft,
clean cloth or sponge with water
to clean plastic. However, if the
plastic parts cannot be thor-
oughly cleaned with water, di-
luted mild detergent with water
may be used. Be sure to rinse off
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