12345678910111213EVU010301-CLEANING AND STORAGEA. CleaningFrequent, thorough cleaning of your vehiclewill not only enhance its appearance but willimprove its general performance and extendthe useful life of many components.1. Before cleaning the vehicle:a. Block off the end of the exhaust pipeto prevent water entry. A plastic bagand strong 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. WARNING! Test thebrakes after washing. Apply thebrakes several times at slow speedsto let friction dry out the linings. Wetbrakes may have reduced stoppingability, increasing the chance of an ac-cident. NOTICE: Excessive waterpressure may cause water seepageand deterioration of wheel bearings,brakes, transmission seals and elec-trical devices. Many expensive repairbills have resulted from improperhigh-pressure detergent applications,such as those available in coin-oper-ated car washers.EE.book Page 1 Friday, August 3, 2007 11:59 AM
