APRILIA 1996 PEGASO 650, Manual

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63 use and maintenance Pegaso 650
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Clean the vehicle frequently if it used in
particular areas or conditions, such as:
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Polluted areas (cities and industrial are-
as).
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Areas characterized by an high percent-
age of salinity and humidity (sea areas,
hot and humid climates).
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Particular conditions (use of salt and
anti-ice chemical products on the roads
during the winter).
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Avoid leaving deposits of industrial and
polluting powders, tar spots, dead in-
sects, bird droppings, etc. on the body.
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Avoid parking the vehicle under trees,
since in some seasons residues, resins,
fruits or leaves fall down, which contain
substances that may damage the paint.
A f t e r t h e v e h i c l e h a s b e e n
washed, its braking functions
could be temporarily impaired
because of the presence of water on the
grip surfaces. Calculate long braking
distances to avoid accidents.
Brake repeatedly to restore normal con-
ditions.
Carry out the preliminary checking op-
erations, see p. 46 (PRELIMINARY
CHECKING OPERATIONS).
To remove dirt and mud from the painted
surfaces use a low- pressure water jet,
carefully wet the dirty parts, remove mud
and filth with a soft car sponge impregnat-
ed with a lot of water and shampoo (2 – 4%
parts of shampoo in water).
Then rinse with plenty of water and dry with
chamois leather. To clean the outer parts
of the engine use a degreaser, brushes
and wipers.
After washing the vehicle, always:
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Position the vehicle on the stand, see
p. 35 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON
THE STAND).
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Remove the cap (1).
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Empty its content into a container and
deliver it to a salvage centre.
To clean the lights, use a sponge
soaked with water and a neutral
detergent, rubbing the surfaces
delicately and rinsing frequently with
plenty of water.
Polish with silicone wax only after hav-
ing carefully washed the vehicle.
Do not wash the vehicle under the sun,
especially during the summer, when the
body is still warm, since if the shampoo
dries before being rinsed away, it can
damage the paint.
Do not use liquids at a temperature ex-
ceeding 40°C to clean the plastic com-
ponents of the vehicle. Do not direct
high-pressure water or air jets or steam
jets on to the following components:
wheel hubs, controls on the right and
left side of the handlebar, bearings,
brake pumps, instruments and indica-
tors, exhaust pipes, glove/tool kit com-
partment, ignition switch/steering lock,
radiator wings, fuel cap, lights and elec-
tric connections.
Do not use alcohol or solvents to clean
the rubber and plastic parts, the saddle
and the headlight: use water and mild
soap.
Do not apply protection waxes
onto the saddle, in order not to
make it too slippery.
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