Operator`s manual

136 Maintenance
Chassis
Keep the chassis free from buildup of dirt.
Make sure the chassis is cleaned before the
maintenance inspections to help spotting
leaks, etc. As salt can be part of the road
sludge during the cold season, remove
buildup of snow and ice so it does not
promote corrosion. At the end of the cold
season, thoroughly flush away all collected
dirt from the chassis.
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel will rust if exposed to salt for
too long. Wash frequently, especially during
the cold season, to remove salt-laden snow
and ice. If rust appears, wash the surface and
use a rubbing compound to remove the rust.
Apply a coat of wax as a finish (do not wax
parts that get hot, such as exhaust pipes, etc.).
Note: Never use steel wool to clean stainless
steel. Pieces of the steel wool breaks off and
give rust stains on the surface.
Chrome
Chromed surfaces will rust if they are not
protected. This is especially important
during the cold season when roads are salted
or in coastal areas where the salt level in the
air is high.
Clean chrome surfaces with clean water. If
the surface has heavy dirt or tar spots, use
a tar remover. To remove rust spots, use a
non-abrasive chrome cleaner and apply a
coat of wax as a finish (do not wax parts that
get hot, such as exhaust pipes, etc.).
Note: Never use steel wool to clean chrome.
Pieces of the steel wool breaks off and give
rust stains on the surface.