Fuel; Fuel Cock - Yamaha 2001 V Star XVS1100AN Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level

Fuel

Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom
of the filler tube as shown in the illustra-
tion.
WARNING
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Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.
Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.
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CAUTION:
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Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts.
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Recommended fuel:
Regular gasoline
For Australia:
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Unleaded fuel only
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
17 L
Reserve amount:
45 L
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Off position
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1. Pointed end positioned over "OFF"

Fuel cock

The fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetors while also filter-
ing it.
The fuel cock lever positions are ex-
plained as follows and shown in the il-
lustrations.
OFF
With the fuel cock lever in this position,
fuel will not flow. Always turn the fuel
cock lever to this position when the en-
gine is not running.
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