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VEHICLE WASHING
Cleaning the vehicle regularly can slow down the color fading of its body and make it easier to
check if there is any damage and any oil leakage.
Washing the motorcycle with over-pressurized water may cause damage to some of its
components. Therefore, do not use a pressure washer to clean the vehicle. The following parts
should be cleaned using low pressure water:
- Wheel hub
- Exhaust pipe
- Fuel tank and lower portion of cushion
- Carburetor
- Ignition switch
- Air filter
1. After pre-wiping, the vehicle should be washed with clean water to remove dirty residues so as
to prevent corrosion. Plastic subassemblies should be cleaned by wiping with a cloth or foam
soaked in neutral detergent solution, followed by washing with clean water.
2. After the cleaned vehicle is air dried, grease the chain and run the engine at idling speed for a
few minutes.
3. Prior to driving, carefully check the braking system repeatedly and repair or adjust it if
necessary.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORAGE
If the vehicle is not going to be used for a long period of time, for example, in winter time, some
steps should be taken to prevent malfunction of and damage to its components which might be
caused by long storage. Before storing the vehicle for a long period, proper maintenance has to be
done.
1. Change engine oil and clean oil and air filters.
2. Drain off fuel from the fuel tank and carburetor, spray atomized anti-rust oil onto the inside
wall of the tank and then close the tank. Dispose of any drained fuel properly so as not to
adversely affect the environment.
Attention:
If the storage will last for more than one month, fuel in the carburetor must be fully drained. This
will help ensure that the carburetor maintains its normal performance after the storage.
Gasoline is flammable and may cause fire and even an explosion under certain conditions.
Therefore, do not smoke, make a fire or have any fire around while draining off fuel.
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