Honda XL200 Owner's Manual page 96

Owner´s Manual
Remember to check that the fuel valve is in the ON position
each time you refuel. If the valve is left in the RES position,
you may run out of fuel with no reserve.
Fuel Tank
The fuel tank capacity including the reserve supply is:
8.5 l (2.25 US gal, 1.87 Imp gal)
To remove the tank cap (1), open the lock cap (2),
insert the ignition key (3) and turn it to the right.
Remove the cap.
Do not overfill the tank. There should be no fuel in the
filler neck (4).
After refueling, to close the fuel fill cap, align the latch
in the cap with the slot in the filler neck. Push the fuel
fill cap into the filler neck until it snaps closed and
locks. Remove the key.
WARNING
!
Petrol is highly flammable and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
• • • • • Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame
away.
• • • • • Refuel only outdoors.
• • • • • Wipe up spills immediately.
(3)
(1)
(2)
Use unleaded petrol with a research octane number of
91 or higher.
NOTICE
If "spark knock" or "pinking" occurs at a steady engine
speed under normal load, change brands of petrol. If
spark knock or pinking persists, consult your Honda
dealer.
Failure to do so is considered misuse, and damage
caused by misuse is not covered by Honda's Limited
Warranty.
(1) Fuel fill cap
(4)
(2) Lock cap
(3) Ignition key
(4) Filler neck
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