INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU13433
Catalytic converter
This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
EWA10862
WARNING
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The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:
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Do not park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
●
Park the vehicle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
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Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down be-
fore doing any maintenance
work.
●
Do not allow the engine to idle
more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up of
heat.
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ECA10701
NOTICE
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Use only unleaded gasoline. The
use of leaded gasoline will cause
unrepairable damage to the catalyt-
ic converter.
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EAU13590
Starter (choke) lever “ ”
Starting a cold engine requires a rich-
er air-fuel mixture, which is supplied
by the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction (a) to turn
on the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction (b) to turn
off the starter (choke).
1. Starter (choke) lever “
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