Yamaha MTN850-AH Owner's Manual page 12

Safety information
MENT.
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
Do not run engine indoors. Even if
you try to ventilate engine exhaust
2 with fans or open windows and
doors, carbon monoxide can rap-
idly reach dangerous levels.
3

Do not run engine in poorly venti-
lated or partially enclosed areas
4
such as barns, garages, or car-
ports.

Do not run engine outdoors where
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engine exhaust can be drawn into
a building through openings such
6
as windows and doors.
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Loading
Adding accessories or cargo to your
motorcycle can adversely affect stabili-
8
ty and handling if the weight distribution
of the motorcycle is changed. To avoid
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the possibility of an accident, use ex-
treme caution when adding cargo or
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accessories to your motorcycle. Use
extra care when riding a motorcycle
that has added cargo or accessories.
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Here, along with the information about
accessories below, are some general
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guidelines to follow if loading cargo to
your motorcycle:
The total weight of the operator, pas-
senger, accessories and cargo must
not exceed the maximum load limit.
Operation of an overloaded vehicle
could cause an accident.
Maximum load:
174 kg (384 lb)
When loading within this weight limit,
keep the following in mind:

Cargo and accessory
should be kept as low and close to
the motorcycle as possible. Se-
curely pack your heaviest items as
close to the center of the vehicle as
possible and make sure to distrib-
ute the weight as evenly as possi-
ble on both sides of the motorcycle
to minimize imbalance or instabili-
ty.

Shifting weights can create a sud-
den imbalance. Make sure that ac-
cessories and cargo are securely
attached to the motorcycle before
riding. Check accessory mounts
and cargo restraints frequently.
• Properly adjust the suspension
for your load (suspension-ad-
2-3
justable
check the condition and pres-
sure of your tires.
• Never attach any large or heavy
items to the handlebar, front
fork, or front fender. These
items, including such cargo as
sleeping bags, duffel bags, or
tents, can create unstable han-
dling or a slow steering re-
sponse.
weight
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This vehicle is not designed to
pull a trailer or to be attached to
a sidecar.
Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avail-
able only from a Yamaha dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved
by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
Many companies with no connection to
Yamaha manufacture parts and acces-
sories or offer other modifications for
Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in a
position to test the products that these
aftermarket companies
Therefore, Yamaha can neither en-
models only), and
produce.