Fuel; Starter (Choke) Lever - Yamaha VMAX VMX12 Owner's Manual

1. 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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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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 unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
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higher
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
15 L
Reserve amount:
3 L
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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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1. Starter (choke) lever

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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