octane YAMAHA YZF-R7 1999 Owners Manual

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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.Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline
with a research octane
number of 95 or higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
23 L
Reserve:
4.8 L
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a a b b
1. Starter (choke) “ ”EAU00210
Starter (choke) “ ”
Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture. A separate starter cir-
cuit supplies this mixture.
Move in direction
a to turn on the
starter (choke).
Move in direction
b to turn off the
starter (choke).
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Sidestand/clutch switch
operation check
Check the operation of the sidestand
switch and clutch switch against the in-
formation below.
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TRANSMISSION IS IN GEAR AND
SIDESTAND IS UP.
PULL IN CLUTCH LEVER AND
PUSH THE START SWITCH.
ENGINE WILL START.
SIDESTAND IS DOWN.
CLUTCH SWITCH IS OK.
TURN THE MAIN SWITCH TO “ON”
AND THE ENGINE STOP SWITCH TO
“”.
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WARNING
If improper operation is noted, con-
sult a Yamaha dealer immediately.
ENGINE WILL STALL.
SIDESTAND SWITCH IS OK.