APRILIA mille SL, Manual

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85 use and maintenance SL mille
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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.
◆
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.
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WARNING
After the vehicle has been washed, its
braking functions could be temporarily
impaired because of the presence of
water on the grip surfaces. Calculate
long braking distances to avoid acci-
dents. Brake repeatedly to restore nor-
mal conditions.
Carry out the preliminary checking op-
erati ons, see p. 42 (PRELI MINARY
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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Lift the fuel tank, see p. 66 (LIFTING
THE FUEL TANK)
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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.
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CAUTION
To clean the lights, use a sponge soaked
with water and a neutral detergent, rub-
bing the surfaces delicately and rinsing
frequently with plenty of water.
Polish with silicone wax only after hav-
ing carefully washed the vehicle.
Do not use polishing pastes on matt
paints.
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 indicators, exhaust pipes, glove/tool
kit compartment, ignition switch/steer-
ing lock, radiator wings, fuel cap, lights
and electric connections.
Do not use alcohol, petrol or solvents to
clean the rubber and plastic parts and
the saddle: use only water and mild
soap.
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WARNING
Do not apply protection waxes onto the
saddle, in order not to make it too slip-
pery.