octane YAMAHA YZF1000 2021 Owners Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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CAUTION:_ l
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth,
since fuel may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts.
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For Germany only: Whenever
replacement is necessary, use a
fuel tank cap of the same spe-
cial design as the original.
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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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Fuel tank breather hose Before operating the motorcycle:l
Check the fuel tank breather hose
connection.
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Check the fuel tank breather hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if damaged.
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Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather hose is not blocked,
and clean it if necessary.
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Starter (choke) lever “ ” Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by
the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction
a to turn on
the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction
b to turn off
the starter (choke). Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
20 L
Reserve amount:
4.5 L
1. Fuel tank breather hose
1. Starter (choke) lever “ ”
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