KYMCO MXU 700i, Owner'S Manual

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9. CLEANING AND STORAGE
9.1. CLEANING YOUR ATV
Frequent and thorough cleaning of your ATV will not
only enhance its appearance but will improve its
general performance and extend the useful life of
many components.
Additionally, thorough cleaning will help you to
become familiar with your ATV and you will be able
to recognize changes in its condition that will alert
you that the vehicle requires service or repairs. This
will assist you in making sure your ATV is safe for
you and others to operate.
1. Before cleaning the ATV:
A. Block the end of the exhaust pipe to prevent
water entry. Use a commercially available,
tapered rubber plug or a plastic bag with a
strong rubber band to cover the end of the
exhaust.
B. Make sure the spark plug and all fluid/oil
filler caps are properly installed.
C. Remove any items, such as the tool kit or
Owner’s Manual that could be damaged by
water during cleaning. After cleaning, stow
these items in plastic bags within the storage
compartments.
2. If the engine case is excessively dirty or greasy,
apply degreaser with a paint brush. Do not
apply degreaser to the drive chain and
sprockets (if equipped) or the wheel axles.
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