Yamaha XT250 2021 Owner's Manual page 28

Instrument and control functions
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1. Maximum fuel level
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2. Fuel tank filler tube
3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi-
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ately. NOTICE: Immediately wipe
off spilled fuel with a clean, dry,
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soft cloth, since fuel may deteri-
orate painted surfaces or plastic
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parts.
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4. Be sure to securely close the fuel
tank cap.
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WARNING
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Gasoline is poisonous and can
cause injury or death. Handle gaso-
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line with care. Never siphon gaso-
line by mouth. If you should swallow
some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas-
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oline vapor, or get some gasoline in
your eyes, see your doctor immedi-
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 regular unleaded gasoline. Confirm
the pump octane number [(R+M)/2
method] is 86 or higher, or the research
octane number (RON) is 91 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:
86 or higher
Fuel tank capacity:
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8.2 L (2.1 US gal, 1.8 Imp.gal)
(XT250NC)
9.6 L (2.5 US gal, 2.1 Imp.gal)
(XT250N)
Fuel reserve amount:
1.8 L (0.48 US gal, 0.40 Imp.gal)
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% (E10). Gas-
ohol
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recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
NOTICE
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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containing methanol is not
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