2010 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Tourer Owners Manual - Page 28
2010 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Tourer Manual
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS ately. If gasoline spills on your skin, wash with soap and water. If gasoline spills on your clothing, change your clothes. EAU13362 4 1. Fuel tank filler tube 2. Maximum fuel level 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. [ECA10071] 4. Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap. EWA15151 Recommended fuel: UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY Fuel tank capacity: 18.5 L (4.89 US gal, 4.07 Imp.gal) Fuel reserve amount (when the fuel level warning light comes on): 3.7 L (0.98 US gal, 0.81 Imp.gal) ECA11400 um unleaded fuel. Use of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenance costs. Gasohol There are two types of gasohol: gasohol containing ethanol and that containing methanol. Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if the ethanol content does not exceed 10% (E10). Gasohol containing methanol is not recommended by Yamaha because it can cause damage to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems. NOTICE Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of leaded gasoline will cause severe damage to internal engine parts, such as the valves and piston rings, as well as to the exhaust system. 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. If knocking (or pinging) occurs, use a gasoline of a different brand or premi4-11 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 immedi-