General Precautions; Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning; Avoid Gasoline Fires And Other Hazards - Can-Am SPYDER RT Series 2020 Original Instructions Manual

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

Avoid Carbon Monoxide
Poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing
carbon monoxide
headaches, dizziness, drowsiness,
nausea, confusion and eventually
death.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odor-
less, tasteless gas that may be present
even if you do not see or smell any en-
gine exhaust. Deadly levels of carbon
monoxide can collect rapidly, and you
can quickly be overcome and unable
to save yourself. Also, deadly levels of
carbon monoxide can linger for hours
or days in enclosed or poorly ventilated
areas. If you experience any symp-
toms of carbon monoxide poisoning,
leave the area immediately, get fresh
air and seek medical treatment.
To prevent serious injury or death from
carbon monoxide:
- Never run the vehicle in poorly
ventilated or partially enclosed
areas such as garages, carports
or barns. Even if you try to venti-
late engine exhaust with fans or
open windows and doors, carbon
monoxide can rapidly reach dan-
gerous levels.
- Never run the vehicle outdoors
where engine exhaust can be
drawn into a building through
openings such as windows and
doors.
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Avoid Gasoline Fires and
Other Hazards
Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive.
spread and be ignited by a spark or
flame many feet away from the engine.
To reduce the risk of fire or explosion,
follow these instructions:
- Refuel outdoors in a well ventilated
area away from flames, sparks,
lit cigarettes and other sources of
ignition.
- Never add fuel with engine run-
ning.
- Never top off the fuel tank. Leave
some room for the fuel to expand
with temperature changes.
- Wipe up any spilled fuel.
- Never start or operate the engine
with the fuel cap removed.
- Use only an approved red gasoline
container to store fuel.
- Do not carry gasoline containers
in any storage compartments or
anywhere else on the vehicle.
Gasoline is poisonous and can cause
injury or death.
- Never siphon gasoline by mouth.
- If you swallow gasoline, get any in
your eye or inhale gasoline vapor,
see your doctor immediately.
If gasoline spills on you, wash with
soap and water and change your
clothes.
Fuel vapors can