octane YAMAHA TDM 850 2000 Owners Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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FuelMake sure there is sufficient fuel in the
tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of
the filler tube as shown in the illustra-
tion.
EW000130
WARNING
@ Do not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel on the hot engine. Do
not fill the fuel tank above the bot-
tom of the filler tube or it may over-
flow when the fuel heats up later and
expands. @
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CAUTION:@ l
Always wipe off spilled fuel im-
mediately with a dry and clean
soft cloth. Fuel may deteriorate
painted surfaces or plastic
parts.
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(For Germany only)
The fuel tank cap equipped on
German models is specially de-
signed. Always use the correct
cap whenever replacement is
necessary.
@
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NOTE:@ If knocking or pinging occurs, use a dif-
ferent brand of gasoline or higher oc-
tane grade. @
1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
20 L
Reserve:
3.1 L
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