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use and maintenance
Atlantic 125/250/500 Sprint
CLEANING
Clean the vehicle frequently if it is used in
particular areas or conditions, such as:
u
Polluted areas (town and industrial
areas).
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High salinity and humidity (sea areas,
hot and damp climates).
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Seasonal/environmental conditions
(road salt and chemicals spread on the
roads in the wintertime).
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Make sure to clean off any industrial
residue and pollutants, tar , dead
insects, bird droppings, etc. from the
body panels and fairings.
u
Avoid parking the vehicle under trees.
Resins, fruits or leaves falling from the
trees may contain aggressive chemical
s u b s t a n c e s t h a t m a y d a m a g e t h e
paintwork.
WARNING
After the vehicle has been washed,
braking efficiency could be temporarily
impaired because the friction surfaces
of the braking systems may still be wet.
Ride carefully as braking distance 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
c h e c k s , s e e p a g e 3 1 ( P R E - R I D E
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. Clean the
o u t e r p a r t s o f t h e e n g i n e u s i n g a
degreaser, small brushes and cloth.
CAUTION
Before washing the vehicle
1) Empty the front and under-seat
compartments. Remove the matting
inside the under-seat compartment.
2) Make sure the compartments are
properly closed.
3) Use only mild detergent to wash the
vehicle, rinse with water, but do not
use a water cleaner (see page 73).
CAUTION
Wash the vehicle thoroughly before
applying silicone wax. Do not polish
matt-painted surfaces with polishing
paste. Do not wash the vehicle under
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 fluids at a temperature higher
t h a n 4 0 ° C t o c l e a n t h e p l a s t i c
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,
s i l e n c e r e x h a u s t , g l o v e / t o o l k i t
compartment, ignition switch/steering
l o c k . D o n o t u s e a l c o h o l , f u e l o r
solvents to clean the rubber and plastic
parts: use only water and mild soap.
Do not use solvents or oil-derivated
f l u i d s ( s u c h a s a c e t o n e ,
trichloroethylene, turpentine, fuel,
thinners) to clean the seat. You can use
detergents with surface-active agents
up to 5% (mild soap, degreasing agents
or alcohol).
Carefully dry the seat when clean.
WARNING
Do not apply protection waxes to the
seat, or it may become slippery.
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