INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
curs, use a gasoline of a different
brand. Use of unleaded fuel will extend
spark plug life and reduce maintenance
costs.
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Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose
1. Fuel tank breather/overflow hose
Before operating the motorcycle:
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Check the fuel tank breather/over-
flow hose connection.
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Check the fuel tank breather/over-
flow hose for cracks or damage,
and replace it if damaged.
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Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather/overflow hose is not
blocked, and clean it if necessary.
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Catalytic converter
This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.
CAUTION:
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.
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Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
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Never park the vehicle near pos-
sible fire hazards such as grass
or other materials that easily
burn.
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Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
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