Yamaha TDM900 Owner's Manual page 11

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Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical acces-
sories exceed the capacity of the
motorcycle's electrical system an
electric failure could result, which
could cause a dangerous loss of
lights or engine power.
Gasoline and exhaust gas
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BLE:
Always turn the engine off when
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refueling.
Take care not to spill any gaso-
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line on the engine or exhaust
system when refueling.
Never refuel while smoking or in
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the vicinity of an open flame.
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Never start the engine or let it run
for any length of time in a closed
area. The exhaust fumes are poi-
sonous and may cause loss of
consciousness and death within a
short time. Always operate your
motorcycle in an area that has ad-
equate ventilation.
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Always turn the engine off before
leaving the motorcycle unattended
and remove the key from the main
switch. When parking the motorcy-
cle, note the following:
The engine and exhaust system
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may be hot, therefore, park the
motorcycle in a place where pe-
destrians or children are not like-
ly to touch these hot areas.
Do not park the motorcycle on a
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slope or soft ground, otherwise it
may fall over.
Do not park the motorcycle near
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a flammable source, (e.g., a ker-
osene heater, or near an open
flame), otherwise it could catch
fire.
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When transporting the motorcycle
in another vehicle, make sure that
it is kept upright. If the motorcycle
should lean over, gasoline may
leak out of the fuel tank.
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line, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor,
or allow gasoline to get into your
eyes, see your doctor immediate-
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SAFETY INFORMATION
ly. If any gasoline spills on your
skin or clothing, immediately wash
the affected area with soap and
water and change your clothes.
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