INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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or premium unleaded fuel. Use of un-
leaded fuel will extend spark plug life
and reduce maintenance costs.
EAU13431
Catalytic converter
This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10860
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.
CAUTION:
ECA10700
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.
●
Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
●
Never park the vehicle near pos-
sible fire hazards such as grass
or other materials that easily
burn.
●
Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
EAU37210
Fuel cock
The fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetor while filtering it al-
so.
NOTE:
Depending on the model, the positions
indicated on the fuel cock differ as
shown in the following illustrations.
The fuel cock has three positions:
“OFF” or “
”
With the lever in this position, fuel will
not flow. Always return the lever to this
position when the engine is not running.
1. Arrow mark pointing to “OFF” or “
”
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