Fuel Tank Overflow Hose - Yamaha MXT9L 2019 Manual

gasoline spills on your skin, wash
with soap and water. If gasoline
spills on your clothing, change your
clothes.
Your Yamaha engine was designed to
use premium unleaded gasoline. Con-
firm the pump octane number [(R+M)/2
method] is 91 or higher, or the research
octane number (RON) is 95 or higher. If
engine knocking or pinging occurs, use
a gasoline of a different brand or higher
octane rating.
Recommended fuel:
Unleaded gasoline (E10 acceptable)
Octane number (R+M)/2:
91 or higher
Fuel tank capacity:
18 L (4.8 US gal, 4.0 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
4.0 L (1.06 US gal, 0.88 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
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Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
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. Guide
3. Paint mark
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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