2013 Yamaha Motorsports Zuma 50F Owners Manual - Page 25

EAU1044E INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS the pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dryers. 2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop fi lling when the fuel reaches the bottom of the filler tube. Because fuel expands when it heats up, heat from the engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank. 3. W i p e u p a n y s p i l l e d f u e l i m mediately. 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 clothing, change your clothes. EAU36083 Recommended fuel UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY Fuel tank capacity: 4.5 L (1.19 US gal, 0.98 Imp.gal) ECA11400 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 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 premium 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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 3-7