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Importance of Maintena
nce
For
information about the exhaust emission and
noise emission requirements
of
the
U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA),
the
California Air Resources Board
(CARB),
and
Environment
Canada
(EC).~
P.
107
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Maintenance, replacement or repair
of
the
emission control devices and systems may
be performed by any motorcycle repair
establishment or individual using parts
that
are "certified"
to
EPA
standards.
Maintenance
Safety
Always
read
the maintenance instructions
before you begin each task, and make sure
that
you have the tools, parts, and skills required.
We cannot warn you
of
every conceivable
ha
zard
that
can
arise
in
performing
maintenance.
Only you
can
decide whether or
not you
should perform a given task.
Follow these guidelines w hen performing
maintenance.
• Stop the engine and remove the
ke
y.
•
Park
your motorcycle on a firm, level surface
using the side stand
or
a maintenance stand
to
provide support.
•Allow
the engine, muffler, brakes, and other
high-temperature parts
to
cool before
servicing
as
you
can
get burned.
•
Run
the engine only when instructed, and do
so
in
a well-ventilated area.