EBU004191-CLEANING AND STORAGEA. CLEANINGFrequent, thorough cleaning of your machinewill not only enhance its appearance but willimprove its general performance and extendthe useful life of many components.1. Before cleaning the machine:a. Block off the end of the exhaust pipe toprevent water entry. A plastic bag andstrong rubber band may be used.b. Make sure the spark plug and all fillercaps are properly installed.2. If the engine case is excessively greasy,apply degreaser with a paint brush. Donot apply degreaser to the wheel axles.3. Rinse the dirt and degreaser off with agarden hose. Use only enough pressureto do the job.CAUTION:Excessive water pressure may cause wa-ter seepage and deterioration of wheelbearings, brakes, transmission seals andelectrical devices. Many expensive repairbills have resulted from improper highpressure detergent applications such asthose available in coin-operated car wash-ers.4. Once the majority of the dirt has beenhosed off, wash all surfaces with warmwater and mild, detergent-type soap. Anold toothbrush or bottle brush is handy forhard-to-get-at places.5. Rinse the machine off immediately withclean water and dry all surfaces with achamois, clean towel or soft absorbentU5TE11.book Page 1 Thursday, March 20, 2003 1:22 PM
