Instrument and control functions
Fuel tank overflow hose
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1. Fuel tank overflow hose
TIP
See page 6-10 for breather hose infor-
mation.
Before operating the motorcycle:
Check the fuel tank overflow hose
connection.
Check the fuel tank overflow hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if necessary.
Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank overflow hose is not blocked,
and clean it if necessary.
Make sure that the fuel tank over-
flow hose is positioned outside of
the cowling.
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Catalytic converter
This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
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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Park the vehicle in a place
Make sure that the exhaust sys-
Do not allow the engine to idle
NOTICE
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unre-
pairable damage to the catalytic
converter.
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WARNING
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
tem has cooled down before
doing any maintenance work.
more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up of
heat.
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