octane YAMAHA XVS125 2001 Owners Manual
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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FuelMake sure that there is sufficient fuel
in the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the
bottom of the filler tube as shown.
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w8Do not overfill the fuel tank,
otherwise it may overflow
when the fuel warms up and
expands.
8Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.1.Filler tube
2.Fuel level
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cCImmediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted sur-
faces or plastic parts.
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NOTE:
If knocking (or pinging) occurs, use
gasoline of a different brand or with a
higher octane grade.
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Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
with a research octane
number of 91 or higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
11 L
Reserve amount:
3.4 L
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Fuel cockThis motorcycle is equipped with a
negative pressure fuel cock. The fuel
cock supplies fuel from the tank to
the carburetors while also filtering it.
The fuel cock lever positions are
explained as follows and shown in
the illustrations.
ON
With the fuel cock lever in this posi-
tion, fuel flows to the carburetor when
the engine is running. Turn the fuel
cock lever to this position when start-
ing the engine and riding.1.Arrow mark positioned over ÒONÓ
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ON: normal position
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