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use and maintenance
TUONO 1000
USA
WARNING
E x h a u s t g a s e s c o n t a i n c a r b o n
m o n o x i d e , w h i c h i s e x t r e m e l y
poisonous if inhaled.
Do not start the engine in closed or
poorly-ventilated rooms.
Failure to observe this warning may
cause loss of consciousness or even
lead to death by asphyxia.
After you have adjusted the throttle,
rotate the handlebars fully left and fully
right with the engine idling. Check to
make sure that the idle speed is not
affected by this. Also check that the
throttle smoothly and fully closes when
released.
SPARK PLUGS
C a r e f u l l y r e a d p a g e 7 9
(MAINTENANCE).
CAUTION
Reduce the service intervals by half
when the vehicle is used in rainy or
dusty conditions, on rough roads or for
racing.
CAUTION
You must clean and/or replace, one by
one, all four spark plugs.
Clean the spark plugs every 6,250 mi
(10,000 km); replace them every 12,250 mi
(20,000 km).
If you use your vehicle for competition,
change the spark plugs every 3,125 mi
(5,000 km).
Periodically remove the spark plugs and
clean them carefully, removing carbon
deposits; replace them if necessary.
The frequency with which this operation
must be carried out will vary with the use of
the vehicle. However, spark plugs must be
cleaned and replaced no less often than
described above.
CAUTION
Even if only one spark plug needs
replacing, always change all of them.
TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE SPARK
PLUG
WARNING
Before carr ying out the following
operations, let the engine and the
exhaust silencer cool down until they
reach room temperature.
Failure to observe this warning can lead
to serious burns.
Lift the fuel tank, see page 108 (LIFTING
THE FUEL TANK).
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