MV Agusta F4 RC Manuel De Maintenance page 131

1.16. Cleaning the motorcycle
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Periodic careful cleaning is a key fac-
tor in preserving the value of the
motorcycle, protecting its surface fin-
ish and checking for damages, wear
and leakage of corrosive fluids.
CAUTION: Before washing
the vehicle, stop up the
exhaust pipes and protect
the electrical parts.
WARNING: Do not wash your
motorcycle soon afterwards rid-
ing. Attend a few minutes to
allow the engine and the exhaust
pipes to thoroughly cool.
INFORMATION: Spilling deter-
gent can cause environmen-
tal pollution. Therefore, you
should clean your motorcy-
cle in an area equipped for
collection and disposal of
washing fluids.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
Never use washing systems involving steam or high
pressure water jets. These systems could cause
water infiltration and damage the internal parts of
your motorcycle.
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