octane YAMAHA XVZ1300A 2000 Owners Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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CAUTION:@ Always wipe off spilled fuel immedi-
ately with a dry and clean soft cloth.
Fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts. @
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NOTE:@ If knocking or pinging occurs, use a dif-
ferent brand of gasoline or higher oc-
tane grade. @
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Fuel cockThe fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetors while filtering it
also.
The fuel cock has three positions,
which should be set as shown in the il-
lustrations.
OFF
With the fuel cock in this position, fuel
will not flow. Always set the fuel cock to
this position when the engine is not
running.ON
With the fuel cock in this position, fuel
flows to the carburetors. Set the fuel
cock to this position when starting the
engine and while riding. Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
18 L
Reserve:
3.5 L1. Pointed end positioned over “OFF”OFF: closed position
1. Pointed end positioned over “ON”ON: normal position
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