Catalytic Converter - Yamaha XT660XS Owner's Manual

CAUTION:
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts.
Recommended fuel:
PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE
ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
15.0 L (3.96 US gal) (3.30 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount (when the fuel
level warning light comes on):
5.0 L (1.32 US gal) (1.10 Imp.gal)
CAUTION:
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,
as well as to the exhaust system.
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use premium unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc-
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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brand. Use of unleaded fuel will extend
spark plug life and reduce maintenance
costs.
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Catalytic converter

This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust chamber.
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.
CAUTION:
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.
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WARNING
Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
Never park the vehicle near pos-
sible fire hazards such as grass
or other materials that easily
burn.
Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
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