Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property.
TIP
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
IntroductionChecking the connections
Check the leads, couplers, and connectors for
stains, rust, moisture, etc.
1. Disconnect:
Lead
Coupler
Connector
2. Check:
Lead
Coupler
Connector
Moisture → Dry with an air blower.
Rust/stains → Connect and disconnect several
times.
3. Check:
All co ...
Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the coolant
must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
To check the coolant level
Place the vehicle on a level surface
and hold it in an upright position.
TIP
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Ignition circuit cut-off system
The ignition circuit cut-off system (comprising
the sidestand switch, clutch
switch and neutral switch) has the following
functions.
It prevents starting when the transmission
is in gear and the sidestand
is up, but the clutch lever is
not pulled.
It prevents starting when the t ...