GAS GAS SM 2008, User Manual

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CLEANING
1- Preparation for washing
Before washing the motorcycle, precautions must be taken to prevent
water from entering the following parts of the motorcycle.
Exhaust : Cover it with a plastic bag tightened with rubber bands.
Clutch and brake levers, hand grips, and engine stop button:
Cover these parts with plastic bags.
Air cleaner intake: Cover the opening with tape or with a rag.
2- Where to be careful
Avoid spraying water with any great force near the following
areas:
- Brake calipers and brake pump piston.
- Ignition coil or into the spark plug cap.
- Front and rear wheel hubs.
- Steering bearings.
- Rear suspension system.
- Swingarm bearings.
CAUTION
To avoid excessive ageing of the plastic parts and other washable
pieces of the motorcycle, it is suggested that these items must be
washed carefully. If the washer applies water at high pressure and/or
temperature, take the precaution of maintaining the washer outlet
gun at a distance of 30 centimeters minimum, this will ensure the
correct gloss of the plastics and maintain adherence of the self-
adhesive labels that decorate the motorcycle.
3- After washing
- Remove the plastic bags, and clean the air cleaner intake.
- Lubricate the points listed in the lubrication section (see pag. 40).
- Start the engine and let it run for 5 minutes.
- Check the brakes before operating the motorcycle.
WARNING
Never wax or lubricate the brake disc. Loss of braking and an accident
could result. Clean the disc with trichloroethylene or acetone.