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7.1Fuel tap
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The fuel tap is on the left side of the fuel tank.
Tap handle  on the fuel tap is used to open or close the supply of fuel to the carbure-
tor.
Possible states
• Fuel supply closed OFF – No fuel can flow from the tank to the carburetor.
• Fuel supply open ON – Fuel can flow from the tank to the carburetor. The fuel tank
empties down to the reserve.
• Reserve fuel supply open RES – Fuel can flow from the tank to the carburetor. The
fuel tank empties completely.
7.2Opening the filler cap
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– Press release button , turn the filler cap counterclockwise and lift it free.
7.3Closing the filler cap
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– Replace the filler cap and turn clockwise until the release button  locks in place.
Info
Run the fuel tank breather hose  without kinks.
7.4Choke (EXC AUS, XC‑W/XC)
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The choke lever  is fitted on the left side of the carburetor.
Activating the choke function frees an opening through which the engine can draw
extra fuel. This gives a richer fuel-air mixture, which is needed for a cold start.
Info
If the engine is warm, the choke function must be deactivated.
Possible states
• Choke function activated – The choke lever is pulled out all the way.
• Choke function deactivated – The choke lever is pushed in all the way.