RIDING INSTRUCTIONS 9
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Significant damage may be caused if the vehicle rolls away or falls over.
The components for parking the vehicle are designed only for the weight of the vehicle.
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Park the vehicle on a firm and level surface.
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Ensure that nobody sits on the vehicle when the vehicle is parked on a stand.
Note
Fire hazard
Hot vehicle components pose a fire hazard and explosion risk.
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Do not park the vehicle near to materials which are highly flammable or explosive.
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Allow the vehicle to cool down before covering it.
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Apply the brakes on the motorcycle.
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Shift the transmission to neutral position.
(All EU models)
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Press and hold the stop button
while the engine is idling until the engine stops.
(EC 300 US)
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Press and hold the stop button
while the engine is idling until the engine stops.
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Park the motorcycle on firm ground.
9.7
Transporting
Note
Danger of damage
The parked vehicle can roll away or fall over.
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Park the vehicle on a firm and level surface.
Note
Fire hazard
Hot vehicle components pose a fire hazard and explosion risk.
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Do not park the vehicle near to materials which are highly flammable or explosive.
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Allow the vehicle to cool down before covering it.
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Switch off the engine.
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Use tension belts or other suitable devices to secure the motorcycle
against falling over or rolling away.
9.8
Refueling
Danger
Fire hazard
Fuel is highly flammable.
The fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if overfilled.
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Do not fuel the vehicle in the vicinity of open flames or lit cigarettes.
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Switch off the engine for refueling.
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Make sure that no fuel is spilled; particularly not on hot parts of the vehicle.
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If any fuel is spilled, wipe it off immediately.
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Observe the specifications for refueling.
