Catalytic Converter; Fuel Cock - Yamaha SR400 Owner's Manual

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
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
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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
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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-
pairable damage to the catalytic
converter.
Instrument and control functions
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Fuel cock

The fuel cock regulates and filters the
fuel supply from the fuel tank.
The fuel cock has two positions:
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ON
1. Arrow mark positioned over "ON"
With the lever in this position, fuel will
be supplied to the engine. Normal oper-
ation is done with the lever in this posi-
tion.
OFF
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1. Arrow mark positioned over "OFF"
With the lever in this position, fuel will
not flow. Use this lever position when
performing certain maintenance work
or when storing the vehicle for a pro-
longed time.
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