2010 Yamaha Motorsports Zuma Owners Manual - Page 11
2010 Yamaha Motorsports Zuma Manual
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Q SAFETY INFORMATION excessive speed or undercornering (insufficient lean angle for the speed). • Always obey the speed limit and never travel faster than warranted by road and traffic conditions. • Always signal before turning or changing lanes. Make sure that other motorists can see you. The posture of the operator and passenger is important for proper control. • The operator should keep both hands on the handlebar and both feet on the operator footrests during operation to maintain control of the scooter. • The passenger should always hold onto the operator, the seat strap or grab bar, if equipped, with both hands and keep both feet on the passenger footrests. Never carry a passenger unless he or she can firmly place both feet on the passenger footrests. ● ● EAU10221 Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. This scooter is designed for on-road use only. It is not suitable for offroad use. ● feet. The engine or exhaust system become very hot during or after operation and can cause burns. A passenger should also observe the above precautions. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ● Protective apparel The majority of fatalities from scooter accidents are the result of head injuries. The use of a safety helmet is the single most critical factor in the prevention or reduction of head injuries. ● Always wear an approved helmet. ● Wear a face shield or goggles. Wind in your unprotected eyes could contribute to an impairment of vision that could delay seeing a hazard. ● The use of a jacket, substantial shoes, trousers, gloves, etc., is effective in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations. ● Never wear loose-fitting clothes, otherwise they could catch on the control levers or wheels and cause injury or an accident. ● Always wear protective clothing that covers your legs, ankles, and Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confusion, and eventually death. Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas which may be present even if you do not see or smell any engine exhaust. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly and you can quickly be overcome and unable to save yourself. Also, deadly levels of carbon monoxide can linger for hours or days in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas. If you experience any symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, leave the area immediately, get fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT. ● Do not run engine indoors. Even if 1-11 1-4