YAMAHA XV1600A 2002 Owner's Manual

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EAU00118
Handlebar switches
EAU00119
Pass switch “”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
EAU03888
Dimmer switch “/”
Set this switch to “” for the high
beam and to “” for the low beam.
EAU03889
Turn signal switch “/”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “”. When
released, the switch returns to the cen-
ter position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU00129
Horn switch “”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU03890
Engine stop switch “/”
Set this switch to “” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the motorcycle over-
turns or when the throttle cable is
stuck.
EAU03898
Light switch “//”
Set this switch to “” to turn on the
auxiliary light, meter lighting and tail-
light. Set the switch to “” to turn on
the headlight also. Set the switch to
“” to turn off all the lights.
1. Pass switch “”
2. Dimmer switch “/”
3. Turn signal switch “/”
4. Horn switch “”
1. Engine stop switch “/”
2. Light switch “//”
3. Start switch “”
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EAU00143
Start switch “”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.
EC000005
CAUTION:@ See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine. @
EAU00152
Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip. To engage the clutch, release
the lever. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth
clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the ignition
circuit cut-off system. (See page 3-16
for an explanation of the ignition circuit
cut-off system.)
EAU01215
Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 5-speed con-
stant-mesh transmission equipped on
this motorcycle.NOTE:@ Use your toes or heel to shift up and
your toes to shift down. @
1. Engine stop switch “/”
2. Light switch “//”
3. Start switch “”
1. Clutch lever
1. Shift pedal
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EAU00158
Brake lever The brake lever is located at the right
handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
EAU00162
Brake pedal The brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake pedal.
1. Brake lever
1. Brake pedal
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EAU02917
Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap
Slide the lock cover open, insert the
key into the lock, and then turn it
1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be re-
leased and the fuel tank cap can be
removed.To install the fuel tank cap
1. Insert the fuel tank cap into the
tank opening with the key inserted
in the lock and with the “” mark
facing forward.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it,
and then close the lock cover.
NOTE:@ The fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly installed and locked. @
EW000024
WARNING
@ Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installed before riding. @
EAU03753
Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom
of the filler tube as shown.
EW000130
WARNING
_

Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.


Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.
_
1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2.“” mark
a. Unlock.
b. Lock.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
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EAU00185
CAUTION:@ Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts. @
EAU04202
ECA00102
CAUTION:_ Use only unleaded gasoline. The
use of leaded gasoline will cause se-
vere damage to internal engine
parts such as the valves and piston
rings, as well as to the exhaust sys-
tem. _
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
91 or higher. If knocking (or pinging)
occurs, use a gasoline of a different
brand or premium unleaded fuel. Use
of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug
life and reduce maintenance costs.
EAU02955
Fuel tank breather hose Before operating the motorcycle:

Check the fuel tank breather hose
connection.


Check the fuel tank breather hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if damaged.


Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather hose is not blocked,
and clean it if necessary. Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED
GASOLINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
20 L
Reserve amount:
3.5 L
1. Fuel tank breather hose
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EAU03050
Fuel cock The fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetor while filtering it
also.
The fuel cock has three positions:
OFF
With the lever in this position, fuel will
not flow. Always return the lever to this
position when the engine is not run-
ning.ON
With the lever in this position, fuel flows
to the carburetor. Normal riding is done
with the lever in this position.RES
This indicates reserve. If you run out of
fuel while riding, move the lever to this
position. Fill the tank at the first oppor-
tunity. Be sure to set the lever back to
“ON” after refueling!1. Pointed end positioned over “OFF”OFF: closed position
1. Pointed end positioned over “ON”ON: normal position
1. Pointed end positioned over “RES”RES: reserve position
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EAU04038
Starter (choke) knob “” Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by
the starter (choke).
Move the knob in direction
a to turn on
the starter (choke).
Move the knob in direction
b to turn off
the starter (choke).
EAU03372
Locking the steering with a
padlock In addition to the main switch/steering
lock, there are brackets on the right
side of the steering head pipe for lock-
ing the steering with a padlock. To do
so, turn the handlebar until the holes in
the two brackets are aligned, and then
lock the steering with a suitable
padlock.
EAU03785*
Rider seat To remove the rider seat
1. Insert the key into the main switch,
and then turn it counterclockwise
to “OPEN”.NOTE:_ Do not push inward when turning the
key. _2. Pull the rider seat off.
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To install the rider seat
1. Insert the projection on the rear of
the rider seat into the seat holder
as shown, and then push the front
of the seat down to lock it in place.
2. Remove the key from the main
switch if the motorcycle will be left
unattended.
NOTE:_ Make sure that the rider seat is proper-
ly secured before riding. _
EAU00264
Helmet holder The helmet holder is located under the
rider seat.
To secure a helmet to the helmet
holder
1. Remove the rider seat. (See
page 3-12 for rider seat removal
and installation procedures.)
2. Attach the helmet to the helmet
holder, and then securely install
the seat.
EW000030
WARNING
_ Never ride with a helmet attached to
the helmet holder, since the helmet
may hit objects, causing loss of
control and possibly an accident. _To release the helmet from the hel-
met holder
Remove the rider seat, remove the hel-
met from the helmet holder, and then
install the seat.
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1. Helmet holder
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EAU03591*
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly This shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing nut.
EC000015
CAUTION:_ Never attempt to turn an adjusting
mechanism beyond the maximum
or minimum settings. _Adjust the spring preload as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut.2. To increase the spring preload
and thereby harden the suspen-
sion, turn the adjusting nut in di-
rection
a. To decrease the spring
preload and thereby soften the
suspension, turn the adjusting nut
in direction
b.
NOTE:_ The spring preload setting is deter-
mined by measuring distance A, shown
in the illustration. The shorter distance
A is, the lower the spring preload; the
longer distance A is, the higher the
spring preload. _
1. Locknut
2. Spring preload adjusting nut
1. Special wrench
A. Distance A
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33. Tighten the locknut to the speci-
fied torque.
EC000018
CAUTION:_ Always tighten the locknut against
the adjusting nut, and then tighten
the locknut to the specified torque. _
EAU00315
WARNING
@ This shock absorber contains high-
ly pressurized nitrogen gas. For
proper handling, read and under-
stand the following information be-
fore handling the shock absorber.
The manufacturer cannot be held re-
sponsible for property damage or
personal injury that may result from
improper handling.

Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the gas cylinder.


Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber to an open flame or other
high heat sources, otherwise it
may explode due to excessive
gas pressure.


Do not deform or damage the
gas cylinder in any way, as this
will result in poor damping per-
formance.


Always have a Yamaha dealer
service the shock absorber.
@
EAU00330
Sidestand The sidestand is located on the left side
of the frame. Raise the sidestand or
lower it with your foot while holding the
motorcycle upright.NOTE:@ The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system, which
cuts the ignition in certain situations.
(See further down for an explanation of
the ignition circuit cut-off system.) @
Spring preload:
Minimum (soft)/standard:
Distance A = 42.5 mm
Maximum (hard):
Distance A = 51.5 mm
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
35 Nm (3.5 m·kgf)
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