Apollo APOLLO 150, User Manual

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// 14. CLEANING, CARE
14.1 Cleaning the motorcycle
Material damage
Components become damaged or destroyed if a pressure cleaner is used incorrectly.
Environmental hazard
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
The high pressure forces water into the electrical components, connectors, throttle cables, and bea-
rings, etc.
Pressure which is too high causes malfunctions and destroys components.
• Do not direct the water jet directly on to electrical components, connectors, throttle cables or bea-
rings.
• Maintain a minimum distance between the nozzle of the pressure cleaner and the component.
Minimum clearance 60 cm (23.6 in)
• Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with
the applicable regulations.
• Close off the exhaust system to prevent water from entering.
• First remove coarse dirt particles with a gentle spray of water.
• Spray very dirty areas with a normal motorcycle cleaner and then clean with a paintbrush.
• After rinsing the motorcycle with a gentle spray of water, allow it to dry thoroughly.
• Remove the plug from the exhaust system.
• Push back the protection caps of the handlebar controls to allow any water that has penetrated to
evaporate.
• After the motorcycle has cooled off, lubricate all moving parts and bearings.
• Clean the chain.
• Treat bare metal parts (except for brake discs and the exhaust system) with a corrosion inhibitor.
If you clean the motorcycle regularly, its value and appearance will be maintained over a long
period. Avoid direct sunshine on the motorcycle during cleaning.
Use warm water containing normal motorcycle cleaner and a soft sponge. Never apply
motorcycle cleaner to the dry vehicle; always rinse with water first.
The heat produced causes water at inaccessible locations in the engine and the brake system
to evaporate.
Danger of accidents
Moisture and dirt impair the brake system.
• Brake carefully several times to dry out and remove dirt from the brake linings and the
brake discs.
• After cleaning, ride a short distance until the engine reaches operating temperature.