Yamaha PW50 Owner's Manual

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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE8-18EAU37833Matte color cautionNOTICEECA15192Some models are equipped withmatte colored finished parts. Besure to consult a Yamaha dealer foradvice on what products to use be-fore cleaning the vehicle. Using abrush, harsh chemical products orcleaning compounds when cleaningthese parts will scratch or damagetheir surface. Wax also should notbe applied to any matte colored fin-ished parts.EAU40635CareWhile the open design of a motorcyclereveals the attractiveness of the tech-nology, it also makes it more vulnera-ble. Rust and corrosion can developeven if high-quality components areused. A rusty exhaust pipe may go un-noticed on a car, however, it detractsfrom the overall appearance of a motor-cycle. Frequent and proper care doesnot only comply with the terms of thewarranty, but it will also keep your mo-torcycle looking good, extend its lifeand optimize its performance.Before cleaning1. Cover the muffler outlet with aplastic bag after the engine hascooled down.2. Make sure that all caps and coversas well as all electrical couplersand connectors, including thespark plug cap, are tightly in-stalled.3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt,like oil burnt onto the crankcase,with a degreasing agent and abrush, but never apply such prod-ucts onto seals, gaskets and wheelaxles. Always rinse the dirt and de-greaser off with water.CleaningNOTICEECA17110● Avoid using strong acidic wheelcleaners, especially on spokedwheels. If such products areused on hard-to-remove dirt, donot leave the cleaner on the af-fected area any longer than in-structed. Also, thoroughly rinsethe area off with water, immedi-ately dry it, and then apply a cor-rosion protection spray.● Improper cleaning can damageplastic parts (such as cowlings,panels, etc.) and the mufflers.Use only a soft, clean cloth orsponge with water to clean plas-tic. However, if the plastic partscannot be thoroughly cleanedwith water, diluted mild deter-gent with water may be used. Besure to rinse off any detergentresidue using plenty of water, asit is harmful to plastic parts.U5PG8BE0.book Page 1 Wednesday, June 27, 2012 2:53 PM