Catalytic Converters; Fuel Cock - Yamaha XVS65A Owner's Manual

Catalytic converters

This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:
G
Do not park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
G
Park the vehicle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
G Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.
G
Do not allow the engine to idle
more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up of
heat.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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NOTICE
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unre-
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pairable damage to the catalytic
converter.
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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
1. Arrow mark positioned over "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.
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