INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Fuel
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1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
Make sure that there is sufficient fuel
in the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the
bottom of the filler tube as shown.
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Do not overfill the fuel tank,
otherwise it may overflow
when the fuel warms up and
expands.
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Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.
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CAUTION:
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
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with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfa-
ces or plastic parts.
Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE
ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
5.5 L (1.45 US gal) (1.21 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
1.9 L (0.50 US gal) (0.42 Imp.gal)
Your Yamaha engine has been desig-
ned to use regular unleaded gasoline
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with a research octane number of 91
or higher. If knocking (or pinging)
occurs, use a gasoline of a different
brand or premium unleaded fuel. 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 cataly-
tic converter in the exhaust system.
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The exhaust system is hot after
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operation. Make sure that the
exhaust system has cooled down
before doing any maintenance
work.
CAUTION:
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.
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Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
Never park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
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