Fuel Tank Breather Hose (For Germany Only); Starter (Choke) Lever - Yamaha TDM850 Owner's Manual

CAUTION:
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Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth,
since fuel may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts.
For Germany only: Whenever
replacement is necessary, use a
fuel tank cap of the same spe-
cial design as the original.
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Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
20 L
Reserve amount:
3.1 L
NOTE:
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If knocking (or pinging) occurs, use
gasoline of a different brand or with a
higher octane grade.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Fuel tank breather hose
Fuel tank breather hose
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(for Germany only)
Before operating the motorcycle:
Check the fuel tank breather hose
connection.
Check the fuel tank breather hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if damaged.
Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather hose is not blocked
and clean it if necessary.

1. Starter (choke) lever "

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Starter (choke) lever "
Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by
the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction a to turn on
the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction b to turn off
the starter (choke).
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