Instrument and control functions
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EAUN0790
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose
Before operating the motorcycle:
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Check each hose connection.
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Check each hose for cracks or
damage, and replace if necessary.
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Make sure that the end of each
hose is not blocked, and clean if
necessary.
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Make sure that the end of fuel tank
breather hose is positioned out-
side of the cowling.
EAU13434
Catalytic converter
This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10863
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.
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Park the vehicle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before
doing any maintenance work.
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Do not allow the engine to idle
more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up of
heat.
NOTICE
ECA10702
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unre-
pairable damage to the catalytic
converter.
1. Fuel tank overflow hose
2. Fuel tank breather hose
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