Fuel Cock - Yamaha XT500E Owner's Manual

OFF: closed position
RES
OFF
FUEL
ON
1. Arrow mark pointing over "OFF"

Fuel cock

Fuel cock
The fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetor while filtering it
also.
The fuel cock has three positions:
OFF
With the lever in this position, fuel will
not flow. Always return the lever to
this position when the engine is not
running.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
ON: normal position
OFF
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1. Arrow mark pointing over "ON"
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ON
With the lever in this position, fuel
flows to the carburetor. Normal riding
is done with the lever in this position.
RES
FUEL
ON
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ON
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RES: reserve position
RES
RES
OFF
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FUEL
ON
1. Arrow mark pointing over "RES"
RES
This indicates reserve. If you run out
of fuel while riding, move the lever to
this position. Fill the tank at the first
opportunity. Be sure to set the lever
back to "ON" after refueling!
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