Fuel and Oil

Fuel Filler Cap

The fuel tank holds 19 litres (5.0 U.S. gal., 4.2 Imp. gal.) including the 4 litres (1.1 U.S. gal., 0.9 Imp gal.) in the reserve supply. When refueling, open the filler door (1) with the ignition key and turn the fuel filler cap (2) counterclockwise. Use low-lead gasoline with an octane number of 91 or higher. If this is not available, leaded regular gasoline can be used.

WARNING: Do not overfill the tank (there should be no fuel in the filler neck). After refueling, make sure the filler cap is closed securely. Gasoline is extremely flammable and even explosive under certain conditions. Whenever the filler cap is open, be sure the engine is stopped and that there are no lighted cigarettes or flames nearby.

Fuel Valve

The fuel valve (1) is located under the left side of the fuel tank. With the valve set in the "OFF" position, fuel supply is cut off. The valve should be set in this position when the motorcycle is not in use. Turn to the "ON" (straight down) position for normal riding (gasoline will flow to the carburetors). Turning the fuel valve to the "RES" position allows fuel to flow from the reserve supply.

Engine Oil

Good engine oil has many desirable qualities. Use only high detergent, quality motor oil certified on the container to meet or exceed requirements for service SE. It is not necessary to use additives.

VISCOSITY: Viscosity grade of engine oil should be based on average atmospheric temperature in your riding area. The diagram provides a guide to the selection of the proper grade or viscosity of oil to be used at various atmospheric temperatures. An API quality oil having a viscosity of 10W-40 can be used for all temperatures.

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Fuel and Oil
HOME EQUIPMENT AND CONTROLS PRE-RIDING INSPECTION STARTING THE ENGINE BREAK-IN PROCEDURE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SPECIFICATIONS	Fuel Filler Cap The fuel tank holds 19 litres (5.0 U.S. gal., 4.2 Imp. gal.) including the 4 litres (1.1 U.S. gal., 0.9 Imp gal.) in the reserve supply. When refueling, open the filler door (1) with the ignition key and turn the fuel filler cap (2) counterclockwise. Use low-lead gasoline with an octane number of 91 or higher. If this is not available, leaded regular gasoline can be used. WARNING: Do not overfill the tank (there should be no fuel in the filler neck). After refueling, make sure the filler cap is closed securely. Gasoline is extremely flammable and even explosive under certain conditions. Whenever the filler cap is open, be sure the engine is stopped and that there are no lighted cigarettes or flames nearby. Fuel Valve The fuel valve (1) is located under the left side of the fuel tank. With the valve set in the "OFF" position, fuel supply is cut off. The valve should be set in this position when the motorcycle is not in use. Turn to the "ON" (straight down) position for normal riding (gasoline will flow to the carburetors). Turning the fuel valve to the "RES" position allows fuel to flow from the reserve supply. Engine Oil Good engine oil has many desirable qualities. Use only high detergent, quality motor oil certified on the container to meet or exceed requirements for service SE. It is not necessary to use additives. VISCOSITY: Viscosity grade of engine oil should be based on average atmospheric temperature in your riding area. The diagram provides a guide to the selection of the proper grade or viscosity of oil to be used at various atmospheric temperatures. An API quality oil having a viscosity of 10W-40 can be used for all temperatures.