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NOTICE
Improper motorcycle operation can
cause catalyst or other motorcycle
damage.
To avoid damage to the catalyst or
other related components, you
should take the following precau-
tions:
• Maintain the engine in the proper
operating condition.
• In the event of an engine malfunc-
tion, particularly one involving
engine misfire or other apparent
performance loss, stop riding the
motorcycle and turn off the engine
and have the motorcycle serviced
promptly.
• Do not shut off the engine or
interrupt the ignition when the
transmission is in gear and the
motorcycle is in motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by
pushing the motorcycle or by
coasting down a hill.
• Do not idle the engine with any
spark plug wires disconnected
or removed, such as during diag-
nostic testing.
• Do not idle the vehicle for pro-
longed periods if idling seems
rough or there are other mal-
functions.
• Do not allow the fuel tank to get
near the empty level.