Yamaha FZ-09 2013 Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS4-164gasoline of a different brand. Use ofunleaded fuel will extend spark plug lifeand reduce maintenance costs.GasoholThere are two types of gasohol: gaso-hol containing ethanol and that con-taining methanol. Gasohol containingethanol can be used if the ethanol con-tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-ohol containing methanol is notrecommended by Yamaha because itcan cause damage to the fuel systemor vehicle performance problems.EAU51182Fuel tank breather hose andoverflow hoseTIPFor California: See page 7-10 forbreather hose information.Before operating the motorcycle: Check each hose connection. Check each hose for cracks ordamage, and replace if necessary. Make sure that the end of eachhose is not blocked, and clean ifnecessary. Make sure that each hose is rout-ed through the clamp.EAU13434Catalytic converterThis model is equipped with a catalyticconverter in the exhaust system.WARNINGEWA10863The exhaust system is hot after op-eration. To prevent a fire hazard orburns: Do not park the vehicle nearpossible fire hazards such asgrass or other materials thateasily burn. Park the vehicle in a placewhere pedestrians or childrenare not likely to touch the hotexhaust system. Make sure that the exhaust sys-tem has cooled down beforedoing any maintenance work. Do not allow the engine to idlemore than a few minutes. Longidling can cause a build-up ofheat.1. Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose2. Clamp21