General Information; Service Rules - Honda XL200 2001 Shop Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY

SERVICE RULES

SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE VALUES
GENERAL SAFETY
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• If the engine must running to do some work, make sure
the area is well-ventilated. Never run the engine in a
closed area. The exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas.
SERVICE RULES
• Use genuine HONDA or HONDA-recommended parts and lubricants or their equivalents. Parts that do not meet HONDA's
design specifications may damage the motorcycle.
• Use the special tools designed for this product.
• Install new gaskets, O-rings, cotter pins, lock plates, etc. when reassembling.
• When torquing bolts or nut, begin with the lager-diameter or inner bolts first, and tighten to the specified torque diagonally,
unless a particular sequence is specified.
• Clean parts in non-flammable or high flash solvent upon disassembly. Lubricate any sliding surfaces before reassembly.
• After reassembly, check all parts for proper installation and operation.
• Use only metric tools when servicing this motorcycle. Metric bolts, nuts, and screws are not interchangeable with English
fasteners. The use of incorrect tools and fasteners may damage the motorcycle.
• Route all electrical wires shown on pages 1-12 through 1-16, Cable and Harness Routing, and away from sharp edges and
areas where they might be punched between moving parts.

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1-1 TOOLS
1-1 LUBRICATION & SEAL POINTS
1-2 CABLE & HARNESS ROUTING
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• Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under
certain conditions. Do not smoke or allow flames or
sparks in your working area.
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