-37-CAUTIONTo avoid excessive ageing of the plastic parts and other washablepieces of the motorcycle, it is suggested that these items must bewashed carefully. If the washer applies water at high pressure and/ortemperature, take the precaution of maintaining the washer outletgun at a distance of 30 centimeters minimum, this will ensure thecorrect gloss of the plastics and maintain adherence of the self-adhesive labels that decorate the motorcycle.3- After washing- Remove the plastic bags, and clean the air cleaner intake.- Lubricate the points listed in the lubrication section (see pag. 40).- Start the engine and let it run for 5 minutes.- Check the brakes before operating the motorcycle.WARNINGNever wax or lubricate the brake disc. Loss of braking and an accidentcould result. Clean the disc with trichloroethylene or acetone.CLEANING1- Preparation for washingBefore washing the motorcycle, precautions must be taken to preventwater from entering the following parts of the motorcycle.Exhaust: Cover it with a plastic bag tightened with rubber bands.Clutch and brake levers, hand grips, and engine stop button:Cover these parts with plastic bags.Air cleaner intake: Cover the opening with tape or with a rag.2- Where to be carefulAvoid spraying water with any great force near the followingareas:- Brake calipers and brake pump piston.- Ignition coil or into the spark plug cap.- Front and rear wheel hubs.- Steering bearings.- Rear suspension system.- Swingarm bearings.