Fuel Tank Breather/Overflow Hose; Catalytic Converter - Yamaha 2011 YZF-R1A Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose
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1. Fuel tank breather/overflow hose

Before operating the motorcycle:
G
Check the fuel tank breather/over-
flow hose connection.
G Check the fuel tank breather/over-
flow hose for cracks or damage,
and replace it if damaged.
G
Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather/overflow hose is not
blocked, and clean it if necessary.
G Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather/overflow hose is po-
sitioned outside of the cowling.
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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:
G Do not park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
G
Park the vehicle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
G
Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.
G
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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