INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
4-3
4
EAU12942
Brake pedalThe brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake pedal.
EAU13183
Fuel tank capTo remove the fuel tank cap, turn it
counterclockwise, and then pull it off.
To install the fuel tank cap, insert it into
the tank opening, and then turn it
clockwise.
WARNING
EWA11092
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly close d after fillin g fuel.
Leakin g fuel is a fire hazar d.
EAU13213
FuelMake sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10882
Gasoline an d g asoline vapors are
extremely flamma ble. To avoi d fires
an d explosions an d to re duce the
risk of injury when refuelin g, follow
these instructions.1. Before refueling, turn off the en- gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters
and clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling when the fuel reaches the
bottom of the filler tube. Because
fuel expands when it heats up,
heat from the engine or the sun
can cause fuel to spill out of the
fuel tank.
1. Brake pedal
1
1. Fuel tank cap
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-13
7
EAU40422
Cleaning the spark arresterThe spark arrester should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
WARNING
EWA10981
Always let the exhaust system
cool prior to touching exhaust
components.
Do not start the en gine when
cleanin g the exhaust system.TIPMake sure to select a well-ventilated
area free of combustible materials to
clean the spark arrester.1. Remove the tailpipe by removing
the bolts, and then pulling it out of
the muffler. 2. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then
use a wire brush to remove any
carbon deposits from the spark
arrester portion of the tailpipe and
inside of the tailpipe housing. 3. Insert the tailpipe into the muffler,
and then install and tighten the
bolts to the specified torque.
TIPMake sure to align the bolt holes when
inserting the tailpipe.
1. Tailpipe
2. Tailpipe bolt
1. Spark arrester
21
1
Ti
ghtenin g torque:
Tailpipe bolt: 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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