Safety Precautions - Honda XL700V Owner's Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Make sure the engine is off before you
begin any maintenance or repairs. This
will help eliminate several potential
hazards:
• Carbon monoxide poisoning from
engine exhaust.
Be sure there is adequate ventilation
whenever you operate the engine.
• Burns from hot parts.
Let the engine and exhaust system
cool before touching .
• Injury from moving parts.
Do not run the engine unless
instructed to do so.
• Read the instructions before you begin,
and make sure you have the tools and
skills required .
• To help prevent the motorcycle from
falling over, park it on a firm , level
surface, using the side stand or a
maintenance stand to provide support.
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• To reduce the possibility of a fire or
explosion, be careful when working
around petrol or batteries. Use only
nonflammable solvent, not petrol, to
clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks and
flames away from the battery and all
fuel-related parts.
Remember that your Honda dealer knows
your motorcycle best and is fully
equipped to maintain and repair it.
To ensure the best quality and reliability,
use only new Honda Genuine Parts or their
equivalents for repair and replacement.
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