2005 Yamaha Motorsports VK 540 lll Owners Manual - Page 26
2005 Yamaha Motorsports VK 540 lll Manual
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CAUTION: @ G G G G @ Oxygenated fuels (gasohol) containing a maximum 5% of ethanol can be used, although richer jetting may be required to prevent engine damage. Consult a Yamaha dealer. Gasohol containing methanol is not recommended. Make sure that snow or ice do not enter the fuel tank when refueling. Do not use alcohol deicers or water absorbing additives with oxygenated fuel. The fuel tank should be filled with straight gasoline as specified. ESU00842 Engine oil Make sure that there is sufficient oil in the oil tank. 1 Lower level 2 Upper level Oil tank capacity: 2.5 L (2.2 Imp qt, 2.6 US qt) Recommended oil: YAMALUBE 2-cycle oil ESU00870 Throttle lever Check the throttle lever operation before starting the engine. The throttle lever must open smoothly and spring back to its home position when released. ESU00880 Recoil starter Check the recoil starter for proper operation and the recoil starter rope for damage. 6-2