Fuel - Yamaha TMAX XP500 Owner's Manual

move it.
3. Close the lid.
WARNING
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installed and locked in
place before riding the scooter.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Fuel

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1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom
of the filler tube as shown.
WARNING
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Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.
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Avoid spilling fuel on the hot en-
gine.
CAUTION:
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
EAU13211 fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts.
CAUTION:
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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Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
91 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc-
curs, use a gasoline of a different brand
or premium unleaded fuel. Use of un-
leaded fuel will extend spark plug life
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and reduce maintenance costs.
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Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE
ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
14.0 L (3.70 US gal) (3.08 Imp.gal)
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