Cleaning And Storage; Cleaning - Yamaha YFM100T 1987 Manuel Du Propriétaire

CLEANING AND
STORAGE
Excessive water pressure (such as coin-
A. CLEANaNG operated car washers) may cause water
Frequent thorough cleaning of your machine seepage and contamination of wheel bear-
will not only enhance its appearance but will ings front forks, and brakes, seals. Many
improve general performance and extend the expensive repair bills have resulted from
useful life of many components, improper high pressure detergent applica-
1. Before cleaning the machine: tions such as those available in coinoperated
a. Block off end of exhaust pipe to prevent car washers.
water entry; a plastic bag and strong
rubber band may be used. 4. Once the majority of the dirt has been
b. Remove air cleaner or protect it from hosed off, wash all surfaces with water
water with plastic covering, and mild, detergent-type soap if neces-
c. Make sure spark plug(s), fuel tank cap, saw.
engine oil filler cap are properly instal led. 5. Rinse machine off immediately with
2. If engine case is excessively greasy, ap- clean water and dry all surfaces with a
ply degreaser with a paint brush. Do not chamois, clean towel, or soft absorbent
apply degreaser to wheel axles, cloth.
3. Rinse dirt and degreaser off with garden
hose, using only enough hose pressure
to do the job.
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