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3.
Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.
4.
Be sure the fuel tank cap is closed se-
curely by turning it clockwise.
WARNING
EWS00680
Gasoline is poisonous and can cause inju-
ry or death. Handle gasoline with care.
Never siphon gasoline by mouth. If you
should swallow some gasoline or inhale a
lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gasoline
in your eyes, see your doctor immediately.
If gasoline spills on your skin, wash with
soap and water. If gasoline spills on your
clothing, change your clothes.
Your Yamaha engine has been designed to
use regular unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number [(R+M)/2] of 86 or higher, or a
research octane number of 91 or higher.
NOTICE
ECS00082
●
Oxygenated fuels (gasohol) containing
a maximum 5% of ethanol (E5) can be
used, although richer jetting may be re-
quired to prevent engine damage. Con-
sult a Yamaha dealer. Gasohol
containing methanol is not recommend-
ed.
●
Make sure that snow or ice does not en-
ter the fuel tank when refueling.
●
Do not use alcohol deicers or water ab-
sorbing additives with oxygenated fuel.
●
The fuel tank should be filled with the
recommended gasoline as specified.
ESU10873
Suspension
The suspension can be adjusted to suit rider
preference. Softer settings, for example, may
provide greater rider comfort, while harder
settings may allow more precise handling and
control over certain types of terrain or riding
conditions.
If you are not familiar with suspension adjust-
ments, have a Yamaha dealer make these
adjustments.
1. Filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE
ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
35.6 L (9.41 US gal, 7.83 Imp.gal)
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