Yamaha FZ8-N Owner's Manual

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS3-163or premium unleaded fuel. Use of un-leaded fuel will extend spark plug lifeand reduce maintenance costs.GasoholThere are two types of gasohol: gaso-hol containing ethanol and that contain-ing 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.EAUB1300Fuel tank breather/overflowhoseBefore operating the motorcycle: Check the fuel tank breather/over-flow hose connection. Check the fuel tank breather/over-flow hose for cracks or damage,and replace it if damaged. Make sure that the end of the fueltank breather/overflow hose is notblocked, and clean it if necessary. Make sure that the end of the fueltank breather/overflow hose is po-sitioned inside of the clamp.EAU13433Catalytic converterThis model is equipped with a catalyticconverter in the exhaust system.WARNINGEWA10862The 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 before do-ing any maintenance work. Do not allow the engine to idlemore than a few minutes. Longidling can cause a build-up ofheat.1. Fuel tank overflow hose2. Original position (paint mark)3. Fuel tank breather hose12 3U39PE0E0.book Page 16 Tuesday, February 16, 2010 9:22 AM