2003 Yamaha Motorsports Vino Classic Owners Manual - Page 11

2003 Yamaha Motorsports Vino Classic Manual

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Q SAFETY INFORMATION 3. The use of a jacket, substantial shoes, trousers, gloves, etc., is effective in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations. 4. Never wear loose-fitting clothes, otherwise they could catch on the control levers or wheels and cause injury or an accident. 5. Never touch the engine or exhaust system during or after operation. They become very hot and can cause burns. Always wear protective clothing that covers your legs, ankles, and feet. 1 Modifications Modifications made to this scooter not approved by Yamaha, or the removal of original equipment, may render the scooter unsafe for use and may cause severe personal injury. Modifications may also make your scooter illegal to use. Loading and accessories Adding accessories or cargo to your scooter can adversely affect stability and handling if the weight distribution of the scooter is changed. To avoid the possibility of an accident, use extreme caution when adding cargo or accessories to your scooter. Use extra care when riding a scooter that has added cargo or accessories. Here are some general guidelines to follow if loading cargo or adding accessories to your scooter: Loading The total weight of the operator, accessories and cargo must not exceed the maximum load limit of 75 kg (165 lb). When loading within this weight limit, keep the following in mind: 1. Cargo and accessory weight should be kept as low and close to the scooter as possible. Make sure to distribute the weight as evenly as possible on both sides of the scooter to minimize imbalance or instability. 1-3

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SAFETY INFORMATION
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3.
The use of a jacket, substantial shoes, trousers, gloves, etc., is effective in preventing or reducing
abrasions or lacerations.
4.
Never wear loose-fitting clothes, otherwise they could catch on the control levers or wheels and
cause injury or an accident.
5.
Never touch the engine or exhaust system during or after operation. They become very hot and
can cause burns. Always wear protective clothing that covers your legs, ankles, and feet.
Modifications
Modifications made to this scooter not approved by Yamaha, or the removal of original equipment,
may render the scooter unsafe for use and may cause severe personal injury. Modifications may also
make your scooter illegal to use.
Loading and accessories
Adding accessories or cargo to your scooter can adversely affect stability and handling if the weight
distribution of the scooter is changed. To avoid the possibility of an accident, use extreme caution
when adding cargo or accessories to your scooter. Use extra care when riding a scooter that has
added cargo or accessories. Here are some general guidelines to follow if loading cargo or adding
accessories to your scooter:
Loading
The total weight of the operator, accessories and cargo must not exceed the maximum load limit of
75 kg (165 lb). When loading within this weight limit, keep the following in mind:
1.
Cargo and accessory weight should be kept as low and close to the scooter as possible. Make
sure to distribute the weight as evenly as possible on both sides of the scooter to minimize imbal-
ance or instability.