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WASHING YOUR ATV
With some care, your ATV can be
washed in a similar manner to
washing an automobile.
NOTE: Avoid spraying or allowing
water to flow over the following
places:
• Ignition switch
• Spark plug
• Fuel tank cap
•Carburetor
• Brake master cylinder
• Snorkel air intake for air filter
and carburetor (The snorkel air
intake opening is located at
the highest point on the ATV,
usually in front of the seat.)
• Oil cooler fins
Use a garden hose at low pres-
sure to remove the majority of dirt
or other debris. Hand wash your
ATV with mild soap or detergent
and water. Try to thoroughly
remove all dirt and debris without
excessive water pressure, even at
remote areas such as linkages or
mounting brackets. Cloth rags,
washing mitts or cleaning brushes
can be used. Be careful with
brushes as they may scratch plas-
tic or painted surfaces. Rinse the
ATV thoroughly with clean water.
Dry all areas using a chamois or
soft absorbent cloth.
CAUTION
Improper cleaning can damage
the oil cooler.
Oil cooler fins can be damaged
by spraying high pressure
water on them.
Do not spray high pressure
water on the oil cooler fins.
CAUTION
Cleaning the ATV improperly
can damage ATV parts.
Cleaning with any alkaline or
strong acid cleaner gasoline,
brake fluid, or any other sol-
vent will damage the ATV parts.
Clean only with soft cloth and
warm water with mild deter-
gent.
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