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6.9 Fuel tap (All XC models)
L00904-10
The fuel tap is on the left side of the fuel tank.
Tap handle
 on the fuel tap is used to open or close the supply of fuel to the carbu-
retor.
Possible states
• Fuel supply closed OFF
–
Fuel cannot flow from the fuel tank to the carburetor.
• Fuel supply open
ON
–
Fuel can flow from the fuel tank to the carburetor. The fuel
tank empties to the point of reserve capacity.
• Open the fuel reserve supply RES
–
Fuel can flow from the fuel tank to the carbu-
retor. The fuel tank empties fully.
6.10 Choke
L00934-10
The choke

is fitted on the left side of the carburetor.
Activating the choke function frees an opening in the carburetor through which the
engine can draw extra fuel. This creates a richer fuel-air mixture, as is required for a
cold start.
Info
If the engine is warm, the choke function must be deactivated.
Possible states
• Choke function activated
–
The choke lever is pulled out to the stop.
• Choke function deactivated
–
The choke lever is pushed in to the stop.
6.11 Shift lever
401950-10
Shift lever

is mounted on the left side of the engine.
401950-11
(All XC models, 125/150 SX)
The gear positions can be seen in the photograph.
The neutral or idle position is between the first and second gears.