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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Do not overfill the fuel tank,
otherwise it may overflow
when the fuel warms up and
expands.
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Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.
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Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted sur-
faces or plastic parts.
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Your Yamaha engine has been
designed to use regular unleaded
gasoline with a research octane num-
ber of 91 or higher. If knocking (or
pinging) occurs, use a gasoline of a
different brand or premium unleaded
fuel. Use of unleaded fuel will extend
spark plug life and reduce mainte-
nance costs.
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Catalytic converter
(for Switzerland and Austria)
This motorcycle is equipped with a
catalytic converter in the exhaust
chamber.
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The exhaust system is hot after
operation. Make sure that the
exhaust system has cooled down
before doing any maintenance
work.
Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED
GASOLINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
10.0 L
Reserve amount:
1.8 L
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