Engine Oil; Throttle Lever; Manual Starter; Throttle Override System (T.o.r.s.) Check - Yamaha PZ500D Owner's Manual

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Be sure that snow and /or ice does not enter into the
fuel tank when refueling.
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Do not use alcohol deicers or water absorbing
additives with oxygenated fuel.
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The tank should be filled with straight gasoline as
specified.
ESS33100

ENGINE OIL

Make sure that there is sufficient oil in the oil tank.
Oil tank capacity: 3.3 L (2.9 Imp qt, 3.5 US qt)
Recommended oil: YAMALUBE 2-cycle oil
800-032
ESS31500

THROTTLE LEVER

Check the throttle lever operation before starting the en-
gine.
It must open smoothly and spring back to idle when
released.
816-037
ESS31200

MANUAL STARTER

Check for proper operation. Check the rope for damage.
815-005
ESS31301

THROTTLE OVERRIDE SYSTEM (T.O.R.S.) CHECK

WARNING
When checking T.O.R.S.:
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Be sure the parking brake is applied.
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Be sure the throttle lever moves smoothly.
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818-044
Do not run the engine up to clutch engagement
r/min. Otherwise, the machine could start moving
forward unexpectedly, which could cause an acci-
dent.
1. Start the engine.
NOTE:
Refer to STARTING THE ENGINE.
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