Fuel Tank Breather Hose And Overflow Hose; Catalytic Converters - Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual

Instrument and control functions
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose
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1. Guide

2. Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose

Before operating the motorcycle:
 Check each hose connection.
 Check each hose for cracks or
damage, and replace if necessary.
 Make sure that the end of each
hose is not blocked, and clean if
necessary.
 Make sure that the end of each
hose is positioned outside of the
cowling.
 Make sure that each hose is rout-
ed through the clamp or guide.
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Catalytic converters

This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:
 Do not park the vehicle near
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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
doing any maintenance work.
 Do not allow the engine to idle
more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up of
heat.
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NOTICE
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unre-
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pairable damage to the catalytic
converter.
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