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MACHINE CARE AND STORAGE
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Care
The exposure of its technology makes
a machine charming but also vulnera-
ble. Although high-quality components
are used, they are not all rust-resistant.
While a rusty exhaust pipe may remain
unnoticed on a car, it does look unat-
tractive on a machine. Frequent and
proper care, however, will keep your
machine looking good, extend its life
and maintain its performance. More-
over, the warranty states that the vehi-
cle must be properly taken care of. For
all these reasons, it is recommended
that you observe the following cleaning
and storing precautions.
Before cleaning
1. Cover up the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag.
2. Make sure that all caps and covers
as well as all electrical couplers
and connectors, including the
spark plug cap, are tightly in-
stalled.
3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt,
like oil burnt onto the crankcase,
with a degreasing agent and a
brush, but never apply such prod-
ucts onto seals, gaskets, sprock-
ets, the drive chain and wheel
axles. Always rinse the dirt and
degreaser off with water.
Cleaning
After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a neutral
detergent and a soft clean sponge,
then rinse with plenty of clean water.
Use a tooth or 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 min-
utes before cleaning.
