INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS3-83EAU13441Catalytic converterThis vehicle is equipped with catalyticconverters in the exhaust system.WARNINGEWA10860The exhaust system is hot after op-eration. Make sure that the exhaustsystem has cooled down before do-ing any maintenance work.CAUTION:ECA10700The following precautions must beobserved to prevent a fire hazard orother damages. Use only unleaded gasoline.The use of leaded gasoline willcause unrepairable damage tothe catalytic converter. Never park the vehicle near pos-sible fire hazards such as grassor other materials that easilyburn. Do not allow the engine to idletoo long.EAU13550Fuel cockThe fuel cock supplies fuel from thetank to the carburetors while also filter-ing it.The fuel cock lever positions are ex-plained as follows and shown in the il-lustrations.OFFWith the fuel cock lever in this position,fuel will not flow. Always turn the fuelcock lever to this position when the en-gine is not running.ONWith the fuel cock lever in this position,fuel flows to the carburetors. Turn thefuel cock lever to this position whenstarting the engine and riding.RES1. Pointed end positioned over “OFF”1. Pointed end positioned over “ON”1. Pointed end positioned over “RES”U3B811E0.book Page 8 Friday, March 10, 2006 3:27 PM