INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU13445
Catalytic converters
This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10862
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.
NOTICE
ECA10701
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unre-
pairable damage to the catalytic
converter.
EAU44460
Steering lock
To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebar all the way to
the left.
2. Insert the key into the steering
lock, located on the frame near the
head pipe, and then turn it 1/2 turn
clockwise.
3. Check that the steering is locked,
and then remove the key from the
lock.
1. Steering lock
2. Lock.
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