2013 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Owners Manual - Page 29
2013 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Manual
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU51160 EAU13433 ECA10701 Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose Catalytic converter This model is equipped with a catalytic converter in the exhaust system. EWA10862 NOTICE Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of leaded gasoline will cause unrepairable damage to the catalytic converter. WARNING The exhaust system is hot after operation. To prevent a fire hazard or burns: ● Do not park the vehicle near possible fire hazards such as grass or other materials that easily burn. ● Park the vehicle in a place where pedestrians or children are not likely to touch the hot exhaust system. ● Make sure that the exhaust system has cooled down before doing any maintenance work. ● Do not allow the engine to idle more than a few minutes. Long idling can cause a build-up of heat. 4 1 2 1. Fuel tank overflow hose 2. Fuel tank breather hose TIP For California: See page 7-11 for breather hose information. Before operating the motorcycle: ● Check each hose connection. ● Check each hose for cracks or damage, and replace if damaged. ● Make sure that the end of each hose is not blocked, and clean if necessary. 4-12