APRILIA SCARABEO 250 Mode D'emploi page 72

CLEANING
Clean the vehicle frequently if it is used in
particular areas or conditions, such as:
Pollution (urban and industrial areas)
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High salinity and humidity (sea areas,
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hot and damp climates).
Seasonal/environmental
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(road salt and chemicals spread on the
roads in the wintertime).
Make sure to clean off any industrial
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residue and pollutants, tar, dead insects,
bird droppings, etc. from the body panels
and fairings.
Avoid parking the vehicle under trees.
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Resins, fruits or leaves falling from the
trees may contain aggressive chemical
s u b s t a nc es t h at m a y d a m a ge t he
paintwork.
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use and maintenance Scarabeo 250
After the vehicle has been washed,
braking efficiency may be temporarily
impaired because the friction surfaces
of the braking systems may still be wet.
Ride carefully as braking distances will
b e l o n g e r . O p e r a t e t h e b r a k e s
repeatedly to restore normal operation.
Perform the recommended pre-ride
checks, see see page 44 (PRE-RIDE
CHECKS CHART)
To remove dirt and mud from painted
surfaces, use a low-pressure water jet on
dirty areas, remove mud and dirt with a soft
car body sponge soaked with abundant
water and shampoo (2 - 4% parts of
shampoo).
Then rinse with plenty of water and dry with
chamois leather.
conditions
Clean the outer parts of the engine using a
degreaser, small brushes and cloth.
To clean the lights, use a sponge
s o a k e d w i t h w a t e r a n d a n e u t r a l
d e t e r g e n t , r u b b i n g t h e s u r f a c e s
delicately and rinsing frequently with
plenty of water.
Wash the vehicle thoroughly before
applying silicone wax.
Do not polish matte surfaces with
polishing paste.
Do not wash the vehicle in the sun,
especially in the summertime, when the
body is still warm, as the shampoo will
dry before you can rinse it away and
could damage the paint.
Do not use liquids at a temperature
higher than 40°C to clean the plastic
components of the vehicle.
Do not aim high-pressure water/air jets
or steam jets at the following parts:
wheel hubs, controls on the right and
left side of the handlebar, bearings,
brake master cylinders, instruments
and indicators, silencer, glove/tool kit
compartment, ignition switch/steering
lock, cooler or radiator fins, fuel filler
plug, lights and electric connections.
Do not clean any rubber and plastic
parts and the seat with alcohol, petrol
or solvents: use water and mild soap
only.
Do not apply protection waxes to the
seat, or it may become slippery.