2009 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture Owners Manual - Page 27
2009 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture Manual
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Control functions G G G Make sure that snow or ice does 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. ESU10871 Suspension 3. 4. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately. Be sure the fuel tank cap is closed securely by turning it clockwise. The suspension can be adjusted to suit rider preference. A softer setting, for example, may provide greater rider comfort, while a harder setting may allow more precise handling and control over certain types of terrain or riding conditions. If you are not familiar with suspension adjustments, have a Yamaha dealer make these adjustments. ESU10893 EWS00680 WARNING Gasoline 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 doctor immediately. If gasoline spills on your skin, wash with soap and water. If gasoline spills on your clothing, change your clothes. Recommended fuel: REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY Fuel tank capacity: 39.3 L (10.38 US gal, 8.65 Imp.gal) Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use regular unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number [(R+M)/2] of 86 or higher, or a research octane number of 91 or higher. ECS00080 Adjusting the spring preload of the front shock absorbers EWS00720 WARNING The spring preload of the left and right shock absorbers must be adjusted to the same setting. Uneven settings can cause poor handling and loss of stability. The spring preload can be adjusted by turning the adjusting nuts. Adjust the spring preload as follows. 3 1 (a) 2 NOTICE G (b) 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. 1. Locknut 2. Distance A 3. Spring preload adjusting nut 21