Gilera RCR 50, Manual

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IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGING THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM, NEVER DISCON-
NECT THE WIRING WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. ELECTROLYTE CON-
TAINS SULPHURIC ACID: AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHES.
IN THE CASE OF CONTACT, RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND CONSULT
A DOCTOR. PAY ATTENTION NOT TO TIP THE VEHICLE EXCESSIVELY, IN OR-
DER TO AVOID DANGEROUS LEAKAGE OF BATTERY ELECTROLYTE.
Cleaning the vehicle
In order to soften the dirt and mud deposited on the painted surfaces, use a low pres-
sure water jet. Once softened, mud and dirt must be removed with a soft sponge for
bodywork soaked in lots of water and "shampoo" (2-4% of car shampoo in water).
Then rinse abundantly with water, and dry with a shammy cloth. For the motor exterior
use petroleum, a brush and clean rags. Petroleum can damage paintwork. Remember
that any polishing with silicon wax must always be preceded by washing
CAUTION
DETERGENTS POLLUTE WATER. THEREFORE THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE
WASHED IN AN AREA EQUIPPED FOR THE COLLECTION AND PURIFICATION
OF THE LIQUIDS USED.
WARNING
NEVER WASH THE VEHICLE UNDER DIRECT SUNLIGHT, ESPECIALLY IN SUM-
MER WHEN THE BODYWORK IS STILL HOT, AS THE CAR SHAMPOO MAY DRY
BEFORE BEING RINSED OFF, AND COULD DAMAGE THE PAINTWORK. NEVER
USE RAGS SOAKED IN PETROL OR DIESEL OIL TO CLEAN THE PAINTED OR
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