Yamaha KODIAK 450 Owner's Manual - Cleaning and Storage

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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.

CAUTION:

Excessive water pressure may cause wa-

ter 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 wash-

ers.

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.

5. Rinse the machine off immediately with

clean water and dry all surfaces with a

chamois, clean towel or soft absorbent

cloth.

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