2013 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 950 Owners Manual - Page 30
2013 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 950 Manual
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU48760 EAU13433 ECA10701 Fuel tank breather/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 1 4 1. Fuel tank breather/overflow hose TIP For California: See page 7-10 for breather hose information. Before operating the motorcycle: ● Check the fuel tank breather/overflow hose connection. ● Check the fuel tank breather/overflow hose for cracks or damage, and replace it if damaged. ● Make sure that the end of the fuel tank breather/overflow hose is not blocked, and clean it if necessary. 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. 4-11