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
_
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:
●
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.
●
Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before do-
ing 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 catalytic
converter.
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EAU37650
Kickstarter
If the engine fails to start by pushing the
start switch, try to start it by using the
kickstarter. To start the engine, fold out
the kickstarter lever, move it down light-
ly with your foot until the gears engage,
and then push it down smoothly but
forcefully.
1. Kickstarter
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