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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
brand or premium unleaded fuel. Use
of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug
life and reduce maintenance 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-
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tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-
ohol containing
methanol is
recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose
not
1. Fuel tank overflow hose
2. Original position (paint mark)
3. Clamp
4. Fuel tank breather 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 each hose is rout-
ed through the clamp.
Make sure that the paint mark on
the fuel tank overflow hose is be-
low the clamp.
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EAU55291
Catalytic converter
This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:
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Do not park the vehicle near
4
2
possible fire hazards such as
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grass or other materials that
easily burn.
Park the vehicle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before
doing any maintenance work.
Do not allow the engine to idle
more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up of
heat.
EAU13434
EWA10863
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