Yamaha T 135 SE, Owner'S Manual

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Starter (choke) lever “ ”
Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by
the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction (a) to turn on
the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction (b) to turn off
the starter (choke).
1. Starter (choke) lever “ ”
Catalytic converter
This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.
Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
Never park the vehicle near pos-
sible fire hazards such as grass
or other materials that easily
burn.
Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
NOTICE
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,
as well as to the exhaust system.
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
4.0 L (1.06 US gal) (0.88 Imp.gal)
NOTICE
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WARNING
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.
WARNING