catalytic converter YAMAHA XJR 1300 2004 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator and warning lights ............3-3
Speedometer ..................................3-5
Tachometer ....................................3-5
Self-diagnosis device ......................3-5
Multi-function display ......................3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ...............3-7
Handlebar switches ........................3-7
Clutch lever .....................................3-9
Shift pedal .......................................3-9
Brake lever ...................................3-10
Brake pedal ..................................3-10
Fuel tank cap ................................3-11
Fuel ...............................................3-11
Fuel tank breather hose ................3-12
Catalytic converter ........................3-13
Fuel cock ......................................3-13
Starter (choke) lever .....................3-14
Seat ..............................................3-14
Helmet holder ...............................3-15
Storage compartment ...................3-15Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-16
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................ 3-17
Luggage strap holders ................. 3-18
Sidestand ..................................... 3-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-19
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting a cold engine .................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 5-2
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-2
Removing and installing panels ..... 6-5
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-7
Engine oil and oil filter element ...... 6-8
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-10
Adjusting the carburetors ............. 6-11Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-12
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-12
Adjusting the valve clearance ...... 6-13
Tires ............................................. 6-13
Cast wheels ................................. 6-16
Clutch lever free play ................... 6-16
Adjusting the brake pedal
position ..................................... 6-16
Rear brake light switch
adjustment ................................ 6-17
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-18
Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels ................................. 6-18
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids ......................................... 6-20
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-20
Lubricating the drive chain ........... 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-24
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU13440
Catalytic converter This vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the muffler.
WARNING
EWA10860
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down before do-ing any maintenance work.CAUTION:
ECA10700
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.

Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.


Never park the vehicle near pos-
sible fire hazards such as grass
or other materials that easily
burn.


Do not allow the engine to idletoo long.
EAU13570
Fuel cock The fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetors while also filter-
ing it.
The fuel cock lever positions are ex-
plained as follows and shown in the il-
lustrations.
ON
With the fuel cock lever in this position,
fuel flows to the carburetors when the
engine is running. Turn the fuel cock le-
ver to this position when starting the en-
gine and riding.RES
This indicates reserve. With the fuel
cock lever in this position, the fuel re-
serve is made available. Quickly turn
the fuel cock lever to this position if you
run out of fuel while riding, otherwise
the engine may stall and will have to be
primed (see “PRI”). After turning the
fuel cock lever to “RES”, refuel as soon
as possible and be sure to turn the fuel
cock lever back to “ON”!1. Arrow mark positioned over “ON”
1. Arrow mark positioned over “RES”
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INDEX
AAir filter element, cleaning .................... 6-10
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ....................... 3-7
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-31BBattery .................................................. 6-26
Brake and clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-18
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-20
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-23
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-23
Brake lever ........................................... 3-10
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-10
Brake pedal position, adjusting............. 6-16CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-22
Carburetors, adjusting .......................... 6-11
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-13
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-24
Clutch lever............................................. 3-9
Clutch lever free play ............................ 6-16DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-8
Drive chain, lubricating ......................... 6-21
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-20EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-12
Engine oil and oil filter element............... 6-8
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 5-2Engine stop switch .................................. 3-8
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-18
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-16
Front fork, checking...............................6-25
Fuel ....................................................... 3-11
Fuel cock ............................................... 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose ........................ 3-12
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-11
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-28HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-7
Hazard switch.......................................... 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-29
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-15
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ............................................. 3-8IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-19
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-4
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-3KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLuggage strap holders .......................... 3-18MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Model label .............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display...............................3-6NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-3
OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-5
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-8
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-17SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-14
Self-diagnosis device .............................. 3-5
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-9
Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting ............................................. 3-17
Sidestand .............................................. 3-18
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-7
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-5
Starter (choke) lever ............................. 3-14
Starting a cold engine ............................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-8
Steering, checking ................................ 6-25
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment ........................... 3-15TTachometer............................................. 3-5
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-30
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ......... 6-12
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