Fuel Tank Overflow Hose - Yamaha MT-09 Owner's Manual

ately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothing, change
your clothes.
Your Yamaha engine was designed to
use unleaded gasoline with a research
octane number of 95 or higher. If en-
gine knocking or pinging occurs, use a
gasoline of a different brand or higher
octane rating.
Recommended fuel:
Unleaded gasoline (E10 acceptable)
Octane number (RON):
95
Fuel tank capacity:
14 L (3.7 US gal, 3.1 Imp.gal)
Fuel tank reserve:
2.8 L (0.74 US gal, 0.62 Imp.gal)
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that con-
taining methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con-
tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-
ohol containing methanol is not
recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
NOTICE
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
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of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,
as well as to the exhaust system.
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Instrument and control functions

Fuel tank overflow hose

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1. Fuel tank overflow hose
2. White mark
3. Clamp
The overflow hose drains excess gaso-
line and directs it safely away from the
vehicle.
Before operating the vehicle:
 Check the fuel tank overflow hose
connection.
 Check the fuel tank overflow hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if necessary.
 Make sure that the fuel tank over-
flow hose is not blocked, and
clean it if necessary.
 Make sure that the fuel tank over-
flow hose is positioned as shown.
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