INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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brand. Use of unleaded fuel will extend
spark plug life and reduce mainte-
nance costs.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that con-
taining methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con-
tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-
ohol containing methanol is not
recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
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Fuel tank
b
reather hose an
d
overflow hose
Before operating the motorcycle:
Check each hose connection.
Check each hose for cracks or
damage, and replace if necessary.
Make sure that the end of each
hose is not blocked, and clean if
necessary.
Make sure that the end of each
hose is positioned outside of the
cowling.
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Catalytic converter
This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazar
d
or
b
urns:
Do not park the vehicle near
possi
b
le fire hazar
d
s such as
g
rass or other materials that
easily
b
urn.
Park the vehicle in a place
where pe
d
estrians or chil
d
ren
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has coole
d
d
own
b
efore
d
oin
g
any maintenance work.
Do not allow the en
g
ine to i
d
le
more than a few minutes. Lon
g
i
d
lin
g
can cause a
b
uil
d
-up of
heat.
1. Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose
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