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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Catalytic converter<IXE>
Kickstarter<IXE>
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Catalytic converter
This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
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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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The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.
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8 Use only unleaded gasoline. The
use of leaded gasoline will cause
unrepairable damage to the cata-
lytic converter.
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8 Never park the vehicle near pos-
sible fire hazards such as grass
or other materials that easily
burn.
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8 Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
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Kickstarter
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1. Kickstarter
To start the engine, fold out the kickstarter
lever, move it down lightly with your foot
until the gears engage, and then push it
down smoothly but forcefully.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that contain-
ing methanol. Gasohol containing etha-
nol can be used if the ethanol content
does not exceed 10%. Gasohol contain-
ing methanol is not recommended by
Yamaha because it can cause damage
to the fuel system or vehicle perfor-
mance problems.
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