1. Fuel tank breather hose
Fuel tank breather hose
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.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Catalytic converter
This motorcycle is equipped with a cat-
alytic converter in the exhaust cham-
ber.
WARNING
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The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.
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CAUTION:
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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 motorcycle near
possible 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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