INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
or premium unleaded fuel. Use of un-
leaded fuel will extend spark plug life
and reduce maintenance costs.
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Fuel tank breather hose
1. Fuel tank breather hose
2. Original position (paint mark)
Before operating the motorcycle:
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Check the fuel tank breather hose
connection.
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Check the fuel tank breather hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if damaged.
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Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather hose is not blocked,
and clean it if necessary.
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Catalytic converter
This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.
CAUTION:
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.
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Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
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Never park the vehicle near pos-
sible fire hazards such as grass
or other materials that easily
burn.
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Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
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