INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS3-123NOTE:The fuel tank cap cannot be closed un-less the key is in the lock. In addition,the key cannot be removed if the cap isnot properly closed and locked.WARNINGEWA11090Make sure that the fuel tank cap isproperly closed before riding.EAU13210FuelMake sure that there is sufficient fuel inthe tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottomof the filler tube as shown.WARNINGEWA10880 Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-erwise it may overflow when thefuel warms up and expands. Avoid spilling fuel on the hot en-gine.CAUTION:ECA10070Immediately wipe off spilled fuelwith a clean, dry, soft cloth, sincefuel may deteriorate painted surfac-es or plastic parts.EAU13320CAUTION:ECA11400Use only unleaded gasoline. The useof leaded gasoline will cause severedamage to internal engine parts,such as the valves and piston rings,as well as to the exhaust system.Your Yamaha engine has been de-signed to use regular unleaded gaso-line with a research octane number of91 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc-curs, use a gasoline of a different brand1. Fuel tank filler tube2. Fuel levelRecommended fuel:REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINEONLYFuel tank capacity:19.4 L (5.13 US gal) (4.27 Imp.gal)Fuel reserve amount:3.6 L (0.95 US gal) (0.79 Imp.gal)5VXE1.book Page 12 Monday, February 9, 2004 5:39 PM
