octane number of 95 or higher. If
knocking (or pinging) occurs, use a
gasoline of a different brand. Use of un-
leaded fuel will extend spark plug life
and reduce maintenance costs.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that contain-
ing methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con-
tent does not exceed 10%. Gasohol
containing methanol is not recom-
mended by Yamaha because it can
cause damage to the fuel system or ve-
hicle performance problems.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Catalytic converter
This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.
CAUTION:
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.
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Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
G
Never park the vehicle near pos-
sible fire hazards such as grass
or other materials that easily
burn.
G
Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
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Steering lock
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1. Steering lock
2. Lock.
To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebar all the way to
the left.
2. Insert the key into the steering
lock, located on the frame near the
head pipe, and then turn it 1/2 turn
clockwise.
3. Check that the steering is locked,
and then remove the key from the
lock.
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