Catalytic Converter; Rider Seat - Yamaha XVS1300AF Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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
4 burns:
 Do not park the vehicle near
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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Rider seat

To remove the rider seat
1. Insert the key into the seat lock,
1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.
2. Lift the front of the rider seat up,
To install the rider seat
1. Insert the projection on the rear of
4-15
and then turn it counterclockwise.
and then pull the rider seat off.
the rider seat into the seat holder
as shown.
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