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Your Yamaha engine has been
designed to use regular unleaded
gasoline with a research octane num-
ber of 91 or higher. If knocking (or
pinging) occurs, use a gasoline of a
different brand or premium unleaded
fuel. Use of unleaded fuel will extend
spark plug life and reduce mainte-
nance costs.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Catalytic converterCatalytic converterThis scooter is equipped with a cat-
alytic converter in the muffler.
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The exhaust system is hot after
operation. Make sure that the
exhaust system has cooled down
before doing any maintenance
work.
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The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard
or other damages.
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Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
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Never park the scooter near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
8 8
Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
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