Yamaha pw80 - Manual (Page 53)

CLEANING AND
STORAGE
Cleaning
Frequent thorough cleaning of your machine
will not only enhance its appearance but will
improve general performance and extend the
useful life of many components.
1. Before cleaning the machine:
a. Block off end of exhaust pipe to prevent
water entry; a plastic bag and strong rub­
ber band may be used.
b. Remove air cleaner or protect it from
water with plastic covering.
c. Make sure spark plug(s), fuel tank cap,
transmission oil filler cap are properly
installed.
2. If engine case is excessively greasy, app­
ly degreaser with a paint brush. Do not
apply degreaser to chain, sprockets, or
wheel axles.
3. Rinse dirt and degreaser off with garden
hose, using only enough hose pressure to
do the job.
CAUTION:
Excessive hose pressure may cause water
seepage and contamination of wheel bear­
ings, front forks, brakes, and transmission
seals. Many expensive repair bills have
resulted from improper high pressure
detergent applications such as those
available in coin-operated car washers.
4. Once the majority of the dirt has been
hosed off, wash all surfaces with warm
water and mild, detergent-type soap. An
old tooth brush or bottle brush is handy
to reach hard-to-get-to places.
5. Rinse machine off immediately with clean
water and dry all surfaces with a chamois,
clean towel, or soft absorbent cloth.
6. Immediately after washing, remove ex­
cess moisture from chain and lubricate to
prevent rust.
7. Chrome-plated parts such as handlebars,
rims, spokes, forks, etc., may be further
cleaned with automotive chrome cleaner.
8. Clean the seat with a vinyl uphostery
cleaner to keep the cover pliable and
glossy.
9. Automotive-type wax may be applied to
all painted and chrome-plate surfaces.
Avoid combination cleaner-waxes. Many
contain abrasive which may mar paint or
protective finish on fuel and oil tanks.
10. After finishing, start the engine im­
mediately and allow to idle for several
minutes.
NOTE:-------------------------------------------
Water may enter the air cleaner case during
washing the machine. Be sure to remove the
grommet attached to the lower left part of the
case and drain the water, as required.
Storage
Long term storage (60 days or more) of your
motorcycle will require some preventive pro­
cedures to insure against deterioration. After
cleaning machine thoroughly, prepare for
storage as follows:
1. Drain fuel tank, fuel lines, and carburetor
float bowl(s).
2. Remove the empty fuel tank, pour a cup
of SAE 10W30 oil in tank, shake the tank
to coat inner surfaces thoroughly and
drain off excess oil. Reinstall the tank.
3. Remove spark plug(s), pour about one
tablespoon of SAE 10W30 oil in spark
plug hole(s) and reinstall spark plugs. Kick
engine over seceral times (with ignition
off) to coat cylinder walls with oil.
4. Remove drive chain. Clean thoroughly
with solvent and lubricate. Re-install chain
or store in a plastic bag (tie to frame for
safe-keeping).
5. Lubricate all the control cables.
6. Block up frame to raise both wheels off
ground.
7. Tie a plastic bag over exhaust pipe
outlet(s) to prevent moisture from
entering.
8. If storing in humid or salt-air atmosphere,
coat all exposed metal surfaces with a
light film of oil. Do not apply oil to rub­
ber parts or seat cover.
NOTE: ------------------------------------------
Make any necessary repairs before storing the
machine.
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