Further Safe-Riding Points - Yamaha MORPHOUS CP250X 2007 Owner's Manual

Take care not to spill any gaso-
G
line on the engine or exhaust
system when refueling.
Never refuel while smoking or in
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the vicinity of an open flame.
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Never start the engine or let it run
for any length of time in a closed
area. The exhaust fumes are poi-
sonous and may cause loss of
consciousness and death within a
short time. Always operate your
scooter in an area that has ade-
quate ventilation.
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Always turn the engine off before
leaving the scooter unattended
and remove the key from the main
switch. When parking the scooter,
note the following:
The engine and exhaust system
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may be hot, therefore, park the
scooter in a place where pedes-
trians or children are not likely to
touch these hot areas.
Do not park the scooter on a
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slope or soft ground, otherwise it
may fall over.
Do not park the scooter near a
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flammable source (e.g., a kero-
sene heater, or near an open
flame), otherwise it could catch
fire.
G If you should swallow any gaso-
line, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor,
or allow gasoline to get into your
eyes, see your doctor immediate-
ly. If any gasoline spills on your
skin or clothing, immediately wash
the affected area with soap and
water and change your clothes.
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SAFETY INFORMATION

Further safe-riding points

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Be sure to signal clearly when
making turns.
G Braking can be extremely difficult
on a wet road. Avoid hard braking,
because the scooter could slide.
Apply the brakes slowly when
stopping on a wet surface.
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Slow down as you approach a cor-
ner or turn. Once you have com-
pleted a turn, accelerate slowly.
G Be careful when passing parked
cars. A driver might not see you
and open a door in your path.
G
Railroad crossings, streetcar rails,
iron plates on road construction
sites, and manhole covers be-
come extremely slippery when
wet. Slow down and cross them
with caution. Keep the scooter up-
right, otherwise it could slide out
from under you.
G
The brake pads could get wet
when you wash the scooter. After
washing the scooter, check the
brakes before riding.
G
Always wear a helmet, gloves,
trousers (tapered around the cuff
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