Dowco Guardian Scooter User Manual

Installation

Read instructions before using.

Unfold cover and remove Warranty Card. Locate
the “FRONT” tag.

Position the front of the cover on the scooter.
Starting in the front wheel area, pull down over the
windshield and “tuck” the elastic hem under the
centerline of the wheel.

Working rearward, slide the cover down the sides,
avoiding “snag” points. The cover should be long
enough to allow the elastic hem to fully wrap below
the centerline of the rear wheel and have a tight fit
along the perimeter. Care should also be taken to
avoid placing the dark gray material against hot
engine components as melting or burning may
occur.

Caution: Mirrors, muffler ends, shifters, brakes and
foot pegs are common wear points. Do not allow
fabric to “snag” around them.

Important

The aluminized heat-resistant coating is designed
to protect the cover from melting or burning when in
contact with hot engine parts, pipes and mufflers.
Waiting approximately five-ten minutes for cool­down before placing the cover on the motorcycle
will greatly increase the life of your cover.

Note: The aluminized coated fabric is similar to
high quality ironing board cover materials. The
coating may experience some minor “flaking”

during normal use and this will not affect the
performance of the cover.

Grommet patches are provided to enable you to
securely lock the cover under the motorcycle. A
cable lock or chain is recommended. However,
should you be unable to unlock the cover, it may
have to be cut through the hem and grommet area
to be removed.

Care and Cleaning

Your cover requires very little maintenance. Normal
dirt and grime should be brushed off with a soft terry
cloth or removed with warm water and a mild
detergent using a sponge or terry cloth. The cover
should be thoroughly dried before using.

Caution: Do not place in washing machine and do
not wring or twist the cover to remove moisture.

A water-repellant spray material, such as 3M
Scotchguard

®

, is recommended for increased water

resistance.

Although protected with UV inhibitors, the fabric
may fade in direct sunlight after continuous use.
This is normal wear.

Important

Failure to comply with the above directions may
reduce the life of your cover. If you have any
questions or comments, please contact either your
dealer or DOWCO Inc.

Congratulations on your purchase of a Guardian

®

scooter cover. Properly cared for, your cover will last for
many years of service. Our scooter covers are manufactured from a medium-weight polyester coated
fabric which has excellent water and weather resistance and may be used either inside or outside. An
aluminized heat-resistant coating is applied to the inside bottom portion so that the cover may be applied
over warm engine pipes. Your cover also contains an elastic shock cord that is sewn into a continuous
hem. This feature eliminates the need for tie-downs. The integral vent allows harmful moisture to escape.
The following information should be used to ensure maximum longevity.

Note: All Guardian

®

covers are sized to fit specific scooters. It is very important that you have the

correct one for your application.

This cover is not designed for covering your scooter while it is trailered, in the back of a
pick-up truck or strapped to back of a motor home.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF

A GUARDIAN

®

SCOOTER COVER

Item: 14002-00

Revised 04/04

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In severely windy conditions, “ballooning” of the cover may occur, which may result in the wind causing
the scooter to tip over. It is strongly recommended that your scooter be sheltered whenever high winds
are expected. If sheltering is not an option, facing into or rearward of strong gusts may reduce the poten­tial for wind damage. Attaching a bungee cord or cable through grommet areas may also help prevent
“ballooning” in high winds.