Control functions
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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.
CAUTION:
ECS00080
● 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 does not en-
ter the fuel tank when refueling.
● Do not use alcohol deicers or water ab-
sorbing additives with oxygenated fuel.
● The fuel tank should be filled with
straight gasoline as specified.
ESU10870
Suspension
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.
WARNING
EWS00150
Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer make this
adjustment.
This shock absorber contains highly pres-
surized nitrogen gas. It could explode by
improper handling, causing injury, or
property damage.
● Do not tamper with or attempt to open
the shock absorber.
● Do not subject the shock absorber to an
open flame or other high heat source,
which could cause it to explode.
● Do not deform or damage the shock ab-
sorber in any way.
● Do not dispose of a worn or damaged
shock absorber by yourself. Take the
unit to a Yamaha dealer.
ESU10900
Adjusting the ski spring preload (FX10 /
FX10MT / FX10MTR / FX10MTRA)
CAUTION:
ECS00250
The left and right ski spring preload must
be set to the same setting. Uneven set-
tings can cause poor handling and loss of
stability.
The spring preload can be adjusted by turning
the spring preload adjusting ring.
1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE
ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
28.0 L (7.40 US gal) (6.16 Imp.gal)
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