Cleaning and Storage. Yamaha YFM80RV, 5TH-28199-15, LIT-11626-19-64

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CLEANING AND STORAGE

A. CLEANING

Frequent, thorough cleaning of your machine will not only enhance its appearance but will improve its general performance and extend the useful life of many components.

1. Before cleaning the machine: a. Block off the end of the exhaust pipe to prevent water entry. A plastic bag and strong rubber band may be used.

b. Make sure the spark plug and all filler caps are properly installed.

2. If the engine case is excessively greasy, apply degreaser with a paint brush. Do not apply degreaser to the wheel axles.

3. Rinse the dirt and degreaser off with a garden hose. Use only enough pressure to do the job.

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Excessive water pressure may cause water seepage and deterioration of wheel bearings, brakes, transmission seals and electrical devices. 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 toothbrush or bottle brush is handy for hard-to-get-at places.

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5. Rinse the machine off immediately with clean water and dry all surfaces with a chamois, clean towel or soft absorbent cloth.

6. Clean the seat with a vinyl upholstery cleaner to keep the cover pliable and glossy.

7. Automotive type wax may be applied to all painted and chrome plated surfaces. Avoid combination cleaner-waxes. Many contain abrasives which may mar the paint or protective finish.

When finished, start the engine and let it idle for several minutes.

qWARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

Operation with wet brakes after washing.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Wet brakes may have reduced stopping ability, increasing the chance of an accident.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Test the brakes after washing. Apply the brakes several times at slow speeds to let friction dry out the linings.

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B. STORAGE

Long term storage (60 days or more) of your machine will require some preventive procedures to guard against deterioration. After thoroughly cleaning the machine, prepare for storage as follows:

1. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel and add the specified amount of Yamaha Fuel

Stabilizer and Conditioner or an equivalent product.

Specified amount:

1 oz of stabilizer to each gallon of fuel

(or 7.5 cc of stabilizer to each liter of fuel)

NOTE:

Use of fuel stabilizer and conditioner eliminates the need to drain the fuel system. Consult a

Yamaha dealer if the fuel system needs to be drained instead.

reinstall the spark plug. Ground the spark plug wire and turn the engine over several times to coat the cylinder wall with oil.

3. Lubricate all control cables.

4. Block up the frame to raise all wheels off the ground.

5. Tie a plastic bag over the exhaust pipe outlet to prevent moisture from entering.

6. If storing in a humid or salt-air atmosphere, coat all exposed metal surfaces with a light film of oil. Do not apply oil to any rubber parts or the seat cover.

7. Remove the battery and charge it. Store it in a dry place and recharge it once a month. Do not store the battery in an excessively warm or cold place (less than

0˚C (30˚F) or more than 30˚C (90˚F).

2. Remove the spark plug, pour about one tablespoon of SAE 10W30 or 20W40 motor oil in the spark plug hole and

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NOTE:

Make any necessary repairs before storing the machine.