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Care
The exposure of its technology
makes a scooter charming but also
vulnerable. Although high-quality
components are used, they are not
all rust-resistant. While a rusty ex-
haust pipe may remain unnoticed on
a car, it does look unattractive on a
scooter. Frequent and proper care,
however, will keep your scooter
looking good, extend its life and
maintain its performance. Moreover,
the warranty states that the vehicle
must be properly taken care of. For
all these reasons, it is recommended
that you observe the following clean-
ing and storing precautions.
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SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
Before cleaning
1. Cover up the muffler outlet with
a plastic bag.
2. Make sure that all caps and cov-
ers as well as all electrical cou-
plers and connectors, including
the spark plug cap, are tightly
installed.
3. Remove extremely stubborn
dirt, like oil burnt onto the crank-
case, with a degreasing agent
and a brush, but never apply
such products onto seals, gas-
kets and wheel axles. Always
rinse the dirt and degreaser off
with water.
Cleaning
After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a neu-
tral detergent and a soft clean
sponge, then rinse with plenty of
clean water. Use a tooth and bottle
brush for hard-to-reach parts.
Tougher dirt and insects will come
off more easily if the area is covered
with a wet cloth for a few minutes
before cleaning.
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Avoid using strong acidic wheel
cleaners. If you do use such
products for hard-to-remove
dirt, do not leave it on any
longer than instructed, then
thoroughly rinse it off with wa-
ter, immediately dry the area
and apply a corrosion protec-
tion spray.
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