Fuel Tank; Fuel Joint; Fuel Gauge; Fuel Tank Cap - Yamaha E40X Owner's Manual

Basic components
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Fuel tank

If your model was equipped with a portable
fuel tank, its function is as follows.
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WARNING
The fuel tank supplied with this engine is
its dedicated fuel reservoir and must not
be used as a fuel storage container. Com-
mercial users should conform to relevant
licensing or approval authority regula-
tions.

1. Fuel joint

2. Fuel gauge

3. Fuel tank cap

4. Air vent screw

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Fuel joint
This joint is used to connect the fuel line.
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Fuel gauge
This gauge is located on either the fuel tank
cap or on the fuel joint base. It shows the ap-
proximate amount of fuel remaining in the
tank.
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Fuel tank cap
This cap seals the fuel tank. When removed,
the tank can be filled with fuel. To remove the
cap, turn it counterclockwise.
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EMU25860
Air vent screw
This screw is on the fuel tank cap. To loosen
the screw, turn it counterclockwise.
EMU26180

Remote control

The remote control lever actuates both the
shifter and the throttle. The electrical switch-
es are mounted on the remote control box.
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4
1. Power trim and tilt switch
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2. Remote control lever

3. Neutral interlock trigger
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4. Neutral throttle lever
5. Main switch / choke switch
6. Engine shut-off switch
7. Throttle friction adjuster
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Remote control lever
Moving the lever forward from the neutral po-
sition engages forward gear. Pulling the le-
ver back from neutral engages reverse. The
engine will continue to run at idle until the le-
ver is moved about 35° (a detent can be felt).
Moving the lever farther opens the throttle,
and the engine will begin to accelerate.