Fuel Tank Breather Hose And Overflow Hose; Catalytic Converter - Yamaha MT09 Owner's Manual

spark plug life and reduce maintenance
costs.
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 containing methanol
recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose
is not
1. Fuel tank breather hose and overflow
hose
2. Clamp
Before operating the motorcycle:
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Check each hose connection.
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Check each hose for cracks or
damage, and replace if necessary.
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Make sure that the end of each
hose is not blocked, and clean if
necessary.
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Make sure that each hose is rout-
ed through the clamp.
Instrument and control functions
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Catalytic converter

This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
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burns:
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NOTICE
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unre-
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WARNING
Do not park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
Park the vehicle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.
Do not allow the engine to idle
more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up of
heat.
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