Fuel Tank Cap; Fuel - Yamaha XT500E Owner's Manual

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a. Unlock.
b. Open.

Fuel tank cap

Fuel t a nk cap
To remove the fuel tank cap
1. Insert the key into the lock and
turn it 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
2. Turn the fuel tank cap 1/3 turn
counterclockwise and pull it off.
To install the fuel tank cap
1. Insert the fuel tank cap into the
tank opening with the key insert-
ed in the lock, and then turn the
cap 1/3 turn clockwise.
2. Turn the key 1/4 turn clockwise,
and then remove it.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
NOTE:
The fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addi-
tion, the key cannot be removed if the
cap is not properly installed and
locked.
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Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed and locked before
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1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level

Fuel

Fuel
Make sure that there is sufficient fuel
in the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the
bottom of the filler tube as shown.
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8 Do not overfill the fuel tank,
8 Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
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otherwise it may overflow
when the fuel warms up and
expands.
engine.
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