Yamaha XT250P Owner's Manual

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Instrument and control functions4-91234567891011123. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi-ately. NOTICE: Immediately wipeoff spilled fuel with a clean, dry,soft cloth, since fuel may deteri-orate painted surfaces or plasticparts.[ECA10072]4. Be sure to securely close the fueltank cap.WARNINGEWA15152Gasoline is poisonous and cancause injury or death. Handle gaso-line with care. Never siphon gaso-line by mouth. If you should swallowsome gasoline or inhale a lot of gas-oline vapor, or get some gasoline inyour eyes, see your doctor immedi-ately. If gasoline spills on your skin,wash with soap and water. If gaso-line spills on your clothing, changeyour clothes.EAU86100Your Yamaha engine was designed touse regular unleaded gasoline. Confirmthe pump octane number [(R+M)/2method] is 86 or higher, or the researchoctane number (RON) is 91 or higher. Ifengine knocking or pinging occurs, usea gasoline of a different brand or higheroctane rating.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.NOTICEECA11401Use 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.1. Maximum fuel level2. Fuel tank filler tube12Recommended fuel:Unleaded gasoline (E10 acceptable)Octane number (R+M)/2:86 or higherFuel tank capacity:8.2 L (2.1 US gal, 1.8 Imp.gal)(XT250PC)9.6 L (2.5 US gal, 2.1 Imp.gal)(XT250P)Fuel reserve amount:1.8 L (0.48 US gal, 0.40 Imp.gal)