Exhaust - Cannondale E440 2003 Owner's Manual

of damage and take corrective action.
5. Reposition the bulb holder onto the supports and
reinstall the lens.
6. Test the taillight for proper operation.
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EXHAUST

The exhaust system has the two main functions:
transferring combustion gases away from the rider,
and reducing engine noise levels. You should not
attempt to remove or modify the exhaust system in
any way.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Malfunctioning exhaust system
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
A damaged, loose, or cracked exhaust sys-
tem is dangerous to the operator and/or can
severely damage the engine if the conditions
remain uncorrected.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Visually inspect the exhaust system before
every ride to make sure it is in good condi-
tion, fastened securely, and operating prop-
erly.
Have your Cannondale Motorsports Dealer
inspect and service the exhaust system after
every 25 hours of operation.
The silencing media should be replaced with at least
an E rated fiberglass packing every 25 hours or when
the exhaust is notably louder. Do not allow water to
enter the silencer and saturate the media. Only
replace the stainless wool media if it is damaged.
Failure to maintain the fiberglass media will cause
the vehicle to lose power and shorten the life of your
exhaust system. Outlet restriction causes excessive
heat to buildup in the muffler which will cause the
system to overheat.
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
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