INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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CAUTION:@ Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es 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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Fuel cock The fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetors while also filter-
ing it.
The fuel cock lever positions are ex-
plained as follows and shown in the il-
lustrations.
OFF
With the fuel cock lever in this position,
fuel will not flow. Always turn the fuel
cock lever to this position when the en-
gine is not running.ON
With the fuel cock lever in this position,
fuel flows to the carburetors. Turn the
fuel cock lever to this position when
starting the engine and riding. Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
17 L
Reserve amount:
4.5 L1. Pointed end positioned over “OFF”Off position
1. Pointed end positioned over “ON”Normal position
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