PIAGGIO MP3 LT 400 i.e., Instruction Manual

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Cleaning the vehicle
Use a low pressure jet of water to soften the caked dirt and mud deposited on the
painted surfaces. Once softened, sponge off mud and dirt using a car body sponge
soaked in a car body shampoo and water solution (2-4% of car shampoo in water).
Then rinse with abundant water, and dry with a shammy cloth. For the engine exterior,
use petrol, a brush and clean cloths. Petrol can damage paintwork. Remember that
any polishing with silicone wax must always be preceded by washing.
CAUTION
DETERGENTS CAN POLLUTE WATER. THE VEHICLE MUST BE WASHED AT A
WASH STATION EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM.
CAUTION
THE USE OF A HIGH-PRESSURE WATER JET IS STRONGLY DISCOURAGED
FOR ANY ENGINE CLEANING OPERATION; HOWEVER, IF NO OTHER MEANS
ARE AVAILABLE, IT IS THEN NECESSARY TO:
• ONLY USE A FANLIKE SPRAY JET.
• DO NOT HOLD THE NOZZLE NEARER THAN 2 FT (60 CM) FROM THE VEHICLE.
• DO NOT USE WATER AT TEMPERATURES OVER 100°F (40ºC).
• DO NOT USE HIGH-PRESSURE WATER JETS.
• DO NOT STEAM WASH.
• DO NOT AIM THE JET AT: THE ENGINE, THE WIRING, THE SLOT DIFFUSER
ON THE TRANSMISSION OR SCROLL COVERS.
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