Printed : 8/13/01
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P/N 951-05002032
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CLEANING
CAUTION
Make sure the vehicle is cold before cleaning it.
Do not use high-pressure washers to clean the vehi-
cle. High-pressure will force water through seals and
corrode bearing surfaces and electrical connections
eventually causing them to fail.
Be sure to thoroughly dry your vehicle after washing
it. This will prevent corrosion and premature wear of
components (e.g., switches, airbox, wheel bearings).
Do not use compressed air to dry the vehicle. Com-
pressed air can force water or other contaminants
into bearings and the electrical system leading to
severe damage and component failure.
Do not get detergent onto the brake discs or pads.
The detergent may cause the brake discs to glaze
and ruin the brake pads.
Do not wax or lubricate the brake discs. Braking
power will be reduced and may result in an accident.
The steering head, airbox, and fuel tank bolt hole
plugs must be installed prior to washing the vehicle
and according to exploded illustrations. Failure to
follow this caution will result in water getting into
the engine and causing severe engine damage.
Do not install the steel and rubber washers on the
intake side of the airbox plug or they will fall into the
throttle body and cause severe engine damage.
Before you start washing the vehicle, cover the fol-
lowing parts with plastic bags secured with rubber
bands or duct tape.
1.
Rear opening of the silencer
2. Clutch
lever
assembly
3. Brake
lever
assembly
4.
Engine
stop
switch
5. Engine
start
switch
6. Remove the steering head and airbox filters and
install the steering head (1) and airbox (2) plugs that
came with your vehicle. Also, install the fuel tank bolt
hole plug.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Cleaning the seat with unrecommended cleaners.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Some types of cleaners can leave the seat extremely
slippery. A slippery seat could harm or affect the
rider’s ability to control the machine.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Consult a Authorized Cannondale Dealer for
products available.
1.
Steering head plug
2.
Fuel tank bolt hole plug
3.
Airbox plug
1
3
2
