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Importance of Maintenance
Keeping your vehicle well-maintained is
absolutely essential to your safety and to
protect your investment, obtain maximum
performance, avoid breakdowns, and
reduce air pollution. Maintenance is the
owner’s responsibility. Be sure to inspect
your vehicle before each ride, and perform
the periodic checks specified in the
Maintenance Schedule.
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For information about the exhaust emission
and noise emission requirements of the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA), the California Air Resources Board
(CARB), and the Environment and Climate
Change Canada (ECCC).
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Maintenance, replacement or repair of
the emission control devices and
systems may be performed by any
vehicle repair establishment or
individual using parts that are
“certified“ to EPA standards.
Always read the maintenance instructions
before you begin each task, and make sure
that you have the tools, parts, and skills
required.
We cannot warn you of every conceivable
hazard that can arise in performing
maintenance. Only you can decide whether
or not you should perform a given task.
Follow these guidelines when performing
maintenance.
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Stop the engine and turn the ignition
switch to OFF.
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Place your vehicle on a firm, level surface
using the side stand, center stand
(
) or a maintenance stand to
provide support.
●
Allow the engine, muffler, brakes, and
other high-temperature parts to cool
before servicing as you can get burned.
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Run the engine only when instructed,
and do so in a well-ventilated area.
Importance of Maintenance
WARNING
WARNING
Improperly maintaining your vehicle
or failing to correct a problem
before you ride can cause a crash in
which you can be seriously hurt or
killed.
Always follow the inspection and
maintenance recommendations and
schedules in this owner’s manual.
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Maintenance Safety
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