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EJU01048
Pre-operation check points
EJU01050
Engine compartment
Ventilate the engine compar tment before
each use.
To ventilate the engine compartment,
remove seat and front storage compart-
ment. (See page 2-5 for seat, and 2-18 for
front storage compartment.) Allow the
engine compartment to remain open for a
few minutes to allow any fuel vapors to
escape. Also, check for loose electrical con-
nections.
WARNING@ Failure to ventilate the engine compart-
ment could result in fire or explosion. Do
not start the engine if there is a fuel leak
or a loose electrical connection.
@
EJU01051
Fuel and oil systems
Check the fuel system for leakage, cracks
or malfunctions before each use. (See page
4-9 for check points and correct proce-
dures.)
1. Remove the fuel tank filler cap to release
any pressure that might have built up in
the fuel tank.
2. Remove seat and front storage compart-
ment. (See page 2-5 for seat, and 2-18
for front storage compartment.)
3. Check the fuel and oil levels in the tanks
and replenish if necessary. (See pages
3-3 and 3-4 for filling instructions.)
4. Turn the fuel cock to the “ON” position.
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