INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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or premium unleaded fuel. Use of un-
leaded fuel will extend spark plug life
and reduce maintenance costs.
EAU13410
Fuel tank breather hose
Before operating the motorcycle:
●
Check the fuel tank breather hose
connection.
●
Check the fuel tank breather hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if damaged.
●
Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather hose is not blocked,
and clean it if necessary.
EAU13430
Catalytic converter
This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust chamber.
WARNING
EWA10860
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.
CAUTION:
ECA10700
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.
●
Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
●
Never park the vehicle near pos-
sible fire hazards such as grass
or other materials that easily
burn.
●
Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
1. Fuel tank breather hose
2. White mark
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