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 ...........................3-3
Self-diagnosis device .....................3-3
Fuel gauge .....................................3-4
Clock ..............................................3-4
Handlebar switches ........................3-5
Clutch lever ....................................3-6
Shift pedal ......................................3-6
Brake lever .....................................3-6
Brake pedal ....................................3-7
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-7
Fuel ................................................3-8
Fuel cock ........................................3-9
Starter (choke) knob .....................3-10
Locking the steering with a
padlock ......................................3-10
Rider seat .....................................3-10
Helmet holder ...............................3-11
Windshield [XV17ATW(C)/
XV17ATMW(C)] .........................3-12
Saddlebags [XV17ATW(C)] .......... 3-13
Sidecases [XV17ATMW(C)] ......... 3-13
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly .................................. 3-14
Sidestand ..................................... 3-16
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-17
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 ...... 6-15
Carburetor .................................... 6-16
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-17
Valve clearance ............................ 6-17
Tires (For spoke wheel model) .....6-17
Tires (For cast wheel models) ...... 6-19
Spoke wheels ............................... 6-21
Cast wheels ..................................6-21
Accessories and replacement
parts .......................................... 6-22
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-22
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-23
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ........................................6-24
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-24
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-25
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-26
Drive belt slack .............................6-26
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ...............6-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ...............6-29
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