Fuel - Yamaha XJR1300 Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Fuel tank 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.
WARNING
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G Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.
G
Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.
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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
EAU03753
GASOLINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
21 L
Reserve amount:
EW000130
4.5 L
CAUTION:
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Use only unleaded gasoline. The
use of leaded gasoline will cause se-
vere damage to internal engine
parts, such as the valves and piston
rings, as well as to the exhaust sys-
tem.
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EAU00185 Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line 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.
EAU04284
ECA00104
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