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Fuel Valve
The fuel valve (1) is mounted on the right under side of the fuel tank.
"STOP" position
When the fuel valve is turned to the "STOP" position, fuel cannot flow from the fuel tank to the carburetor. Set the valve in this position whenever the motorcycle is not in use.
"ON" position
When the fuel valve is turned to the "ON" position, fuel will flow from the main fuel supply to the carburetor.
Set the valve in this position when the engine is to be operated from the main fuel supply.
"RES" position
When the fuel vale is turned to the "RES" position, fuel will flow the reserve fuel supply to the carburetor. The fuel valve should be set in this position only after the main fuel supply has been consumed. The reserve fuel supply is 0.5 US gal. (1.81). When it becomes necessary to switch to the reserve fuel supply, this serves as a warning to the rider that it is time to refill the fuel tank.
Fuel tank capacity is 3.5 US gal. (13.51) including 0.5 US gal. (1.81) in the reserve supply. Press down on the cap (1) and then push in the lock to open the fuel tank cap.
It is recommended that 90 or higher octane number gasoline containing a small percentage of lead. When refueling take care to exclude dirt, water, or other contaminates from the fuel tank.
WARNING:
Gasoline is flammable, and explosive under certain conditions. Always stop the engine and do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks near the motorcycle when refueling.
