Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Location of important labels ............1-5
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view........................................2-3
Controls and instruments.................2-5
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .......................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator and warning lights ............3-2
Speedometer unit ...........................3-2
Self-diagnosis device ......................3-3
Fuel gauge ......................................3-3
Clock ...............................................3-4
Handlebar switches ........................3-4
Clutch lever .....................................3-5
Shift pedal .......................................3-6
Brake lever .....................................3-6
Brake pedal ....................................3-6
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-7
Fuel .................................................3-7
Fuel cock ........................................3-8
Starter (choke) knob .......................3-9
Locking the steering with a
padlock ......................................3-10
Rider seat .....................................3-10
Helmet holder ...............................3-11
Windshield [XV17AT(C)]................3-11
Saddlebags [XV17AT(C)] .............3-12
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-13
Sidestand ..................................... 3-15
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-15
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS .............................................. 5-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine .........................................5-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 5-2
Shifting ........................................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR .............................................. 6-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ........... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ...............................6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing the
panel ........................................... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-8
Canister (for California only) ........ 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...6-10
Transfer case oil ........................... 6-13
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-14
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 6-16
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-16
Adjusting the valve clearance ...... 6-17
Tires ............................................. 6-17
Cast wheels ................................. 6-19
Accessories and replacement
parts ......................................... 6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-20
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-21
Adjusting the brake pedal
position ..................................... 6-22
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 6-22
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-23
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-24
Drive belt slack ............................ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-28
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