Yamaha Vmax VMX12N Owner's Manual page 20

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
To install the fuel tank cap
1. Insert the fuel tank cap into the
tank opening with the key inserted
in the lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise,
and then remove it.
3. Slide the rider seat backrest rear-
ward and push it down.
NOTE:
The fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly installed and locked.
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installed before riding.
1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
Fuel
Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom
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of the filler tube as shown in the illustra-
tion.
l Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.
Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
l
engine.
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts.
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
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signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a pump octane number
[(R+M)/2]
octane number of 91 or higher. If
knocking (or pinging) occurs, use a
gasoline of a different brand or premi-
um unleaded fuel. Use of unleaded fuel
will extend spark plug life and reduce
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Recommended fuel:
UNLEADED FUEL
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
15 L (3.3 Imp gal, 4.0 US gal)
Reserve amount:
3 L (0.7 Imp gal, 0.8 US gal)
of 86 or higher, or a research
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