Fuel Cock - Yamaha XVS1100 Owner's Manual

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
higher
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
17 L
Reserve amount:
4.5 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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Off position
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1. Pointed end positioned over "OFF"

Fuel cock

The fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetors while also filter-
ing it.
The fuel cock lever positions are ex-
plained as follows and shown in the il-
lustrations.
OFF
With the fuel cock lever in this position,
fuel will not flow. Always turn the fuel
cock lever to this position when the en-
gine is not running.
Normal position
1. Pointed end positioned over "ON"
ON
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With the fuel cock lever in this position,
fuel flows to the carburetors. Turn the
fuel cock lever to this position when
starting the engine and riding.
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