Instrument and control functions
gasoline of a different brand or premi-
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um unleaded fuel. Use of unleaded fuel
will extend spark plug life and reduce
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maintenance costs.
Gasohol
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There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that contain-
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ing methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con-
tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-
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ohol
containing
methanol
recommended by Yamaha because it
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can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
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Fuel cock
The fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetor while filtering it al-
so.
The fuel cock has three positions:
OFF
RES
is
not
OFF
FUEL
ON
1. Arrow mark positioned over "OFF"
With the lever in this position, fuel will
not flow. Always return the lever to this
position when the engine is not running.
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ON
1. Arrow mark positioned over "ON"
With the lever in this position, fuel flows
to the carburetor. Normal riding is done
with the lever in this position.
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RES
1. Arrow mark positioned over "RES"
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RES
OFF
FUEL
ON
1
ON
RES
RES
OFF
1
FUEL
ON