Fuel Tank Breather Hose And Overflow Hose; Catalytic Converter - Yamaha R1 YZF-R1 Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose
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3
4
2
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1. Clamp
2. Fuel tank overflow hose
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3. Fuel tank breather hose
Before operating the motorcycle:
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Check each hose connection.

Check each hose for cracks or
damage, and replace if necessary.
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
Make sure that the end of each
hose is not blocked, and clean if
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necessary.

Make sure that the end of each
11 hose is positioned outside of the
cowling.

Make sure that each hose is rout-
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ed through the clamp or guide.
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Catalytic converter

This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
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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
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unre-
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converter.
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