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4of sparks, open flames, or other sources of ig-
nition such as the pilot lights of water heaters
and clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. When refueling, be sure to insert the pump nozzle into the fuel
tank filler hole. Stop filling when the fuel reach-
es the bottom of the filler tube. Because fuel
expands when it heats up, heat from the en-
gine or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of
the fuel tank.
3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.NOTICE: Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since fuel may
deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic
parts.
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4. Turn the fuel tank cap fully clockwise to make sure it is securely closed.
WARNING
EWB02531Gasoline is poisonous and can cause injury or
death. Handle gasoline with care. Never siphon
gasoline by mouth. If you should swallow
some gasoline or inhale a lot of gasoline vapor,
or get some gasoline in your eyes, see your
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
Recommended fuel:UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY
For Europe: Regular unleaded gasoline only
with a research octane number of 91 or
higher
Fuel tank capacity: 9.0 L (2.38 US gal, 1.98 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 2.7 L (0.71 US gal, 0.59 Imp.gal)
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4ON
With the fuel cock lever in this position, fuel flows
to the carburetor. Turn the fuel cock lever to this
position when starting the engine and riding. RES
This indicates reserve. With the fuel cock lever in
this position, the fuel reserve is made available.
Turn the fuel cock lever to this position if you run
out of fuel while riding. When this occurs, refuel as
soon as possible and be sure to turn the fuel cock
lever back to
“ON ”!
EBU18850Starter (choke) “” Starting a cold engine requires a richer air-fuel mix-
ture, which is supplied by the starter (choke).
Move the starter (choke) in direction (a) to turn on
the starter (choke).
1. Arrow mark pointing to “ON”
1. Arrow mark pointing to “RES”
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Type:SAE 5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-40 or 20W-
50
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA
Engine oil quantity: Without oil filter element replacement:
2.50 L (2.64 US qt, 2.20 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement: 2.60 L (2.75 US qt, 2.29 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet elementFuel:Recommended fuel:YFM350RB Unleaded gasoline only
YFM35RB Regular unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank capacity:
9.0 L (2.38 US gal, 1.98 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 2.7 L (0.71 US gal, 0.59 Imp.gal)
Carburetor:Type × quantity:
BSR36 x 1Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/DR8EA
Spark plug gap: 0.6 –0.7 mm (0.024 –0.028 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-disc
Operation: Left hand operationTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio: 76/24 (3.166)
Secondary reduction system: Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
38/13 (2.923)
Transmission type: Constant mesh 6-speed.forward, 1-speed.reverse
Operation: Left foot operation
0 10 30 50 70 90 110 130 ˚F
–20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 ˚CSAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-40
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
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