engine YAMAHA XV1600A 2000 Owners Manual

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Main switch/steering lockThe main switch controls the ignition
and lighting systems. Its operation is
described below.
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ON
Electrical circuits are switched on. The
engine can be started. The key cannot
be removed in this position.
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OFF
All electrical circuits are switched off.
The key can be removed in this posi-
tion.
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LOCK
The steering is locked in this position
and all electrical circuits are switched
off. The key can be removed in this po-
sition.
To lock the steering, turn the handle-
bars all the way to the left. While push-
ing the key into the main switch, turn it
from “OFF” to “LOCK” and remove it.
To release the lock, turn the key to
“OFF” while pushing.
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WARNING
@ Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” when the motorcycle is
moving. The electrical circuits will
be switched off which may result in
loss of control or an accident. Be
sure the motorcycle is stopped be-
fore turning the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK”. @1. Push
2. Turn
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(Parking)
The steering is locked in this position,
and the taillight and auxiliary light come
on but all other circuits are off. The key
can be removed in this position.
To use the parking position, first lock
the steering, then turn the key to “ ”.
Do not use this position for an extend-
ed length of time as the battery may
discharge.
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Indicator lights
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1. Fuel level indicator light “ ”
When the fuel level drops below ap-
proximately 3.5 L, this light will come
on. When this light comes on, switch
the fuel cock to “RES”. Then, fill the
tank at the first opportunity.
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2. High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the
headlight high beam is used.
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3. Turn indicator light “ ”
This indicator flashes when the turn
switch is moved to the left or right.
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4. Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the
transmission is in neutral.
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5. Engine trouble indicator light
“”
This indicator light will come on or flash
if trouble occurs in a monitoring circuit.
In such a case, take the motorcycle to a
Yamaha dealer to have the self-diag-
nostic systems checked.
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SpeedometerThis speedometer is equipped with an
odometer and a twin trip meter. Push-
ing the mode button (left) will change
the display from one mode to the other
as follows.In the odometer mode “ODO”, the
motorcycle’s total mileage is displayed.
In the trip meter modes “TRIP A” or
“TRIP B”, the motorcycle’s mileage
since the trip meter was last reset is
displayed. Use the trip meter to esti-
mate how far you can ride on a tank of
fuel. This information will enable you to
plan fuel stops in the future.
To reset the trip meter to 0, push the
mode button (left) until “TRIP A” or
“TRIP B” is displayed, then push the
set button (right) and hold it down for at
least one second.
NOTE:@ This motorcycle does not have a ta-
chometer. However, it is equipped with
an engine revolution limiter, which pre-
vents the engine revolution from ex-
ceeding approximately 4,400 r/min. @
1. Odometer/tripmeter/clock
2. Speedometer
3. Fuel gauge
4. Set button
5. Mode button
ODO TRIP A TRIP B
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Fuel gaugeThe fuel gauge indicates the quantity of
the remaining gasoline in the tank. The
gauge needle moves from “F” (Full) to
“E” (Empty) as the fuel level decreases.
When the needle moves to the “E” po-
sition, add fuel as soon as possible.
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Diagnosis deviceThis model is equipped with a self-di-
agnosis device for the electrical cir-
cuits.
If some trouble should occur in a cir-
cuit, the engine trouble indicator light
will come on or the fuel indicator light
will start flashing.
To prevent engine damage, have your
motorcycle serviced by a Yamaha
dealer as soon as possible if either of
these conditions occur.
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CAUTION:@ To prevent engine damage, be sure
to consult a Yamaha dealer as soon
as possible if this occurs. @
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Antitheft alarm (optional)An antitheft alarm can be equipped to
this motorcycle. Consult your Yamaha
dealer to obtain and install the alarm.
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Handlebar switches
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1. Pass switch “ ”
Press the switch to operate the passing
light.
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2. Dimmer switch
Turn the switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
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3. Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push the
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push the switch to “ ”. Once the
switch is released it will return to the
center position. To cancel the signal,
push the switch in after it has returned
to the center position.
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4. Horn switch “ ”
Press the switch to sound the horn.
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5. Engine stop switch
The engine stop switch is a safety de-
vice for use in an emergency such as
when the motorcycle overturns or if
trouble occurs in the throttle system.
Turn the switch to “ ” to start the en-
gine. In case of emergency, turn the
switch to “ ” to stop the engine.
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6. Lights switch
Turning the light switch to “ ”,
turns on the auxiliary light, meter lights
and taillight. Turning the light switch to
“ ” turns the headlight on also.
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7. Start switch “ ”
The starter motor cranks the engine
when pushing the start switch.
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CAUTION:@ See starting instructions prior to
starting the engine. @
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Clutch leverThe clutch lever is located on the left
handlebar, and the ignition circuit cut-
off system is incorporated in the clutch
lever holder. Pull the clutch lever to the
handlebar to disengage the clutch, and
release the lever to engage the clutch.
The lever should be pulled rapidly and
released slowly for smooth clutch oper-
ation. (Refer to the engine starting pro-
cedures for a description of the ignition
circuit cut-off system.)
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Shift pedalThe shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch when shifting.
Use your toe or heel to shift up and
your toe to shift down.
1. Clutch lever
1. Shift pedal
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Fuel tank capTo remove
Slide the lock cover open, insert the
key and turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The
lock will be released and the cap can
be removed.
To install
Make sure the arrow mark on the tank
cap is facing forward, then push the
tank cap into position. Turn the key
counterclockwise to the original posi-
tion and remove it. Close the lock cov-
er.
NOTE:@ This tank cap cannot be closed unless
the key is in the lock. The key cannot
be removed if the cap is not locked
properly. @
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WARNING
@ Be sure the cap is properly installed
and locked in place before riding the
motorcycle. @
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FuelMake sure there is sufficient fuel in the
tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of
the filler tube as shown in the illustra-
tion.
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WARNING
@ Do not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel on the hot engine. Do
not fill the fuel tank above the bot-
tom of the filler tube or it may over-
flow when the fuel heats up later and
expands. @1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
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Fuel cockThe 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!OFF: closed position
ON: normal position
RES : reserve position
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Starter (choke) knobStarting 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).
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Steering lockOn the right side of the headpipe, there
is a place to lock the steering with a
padlock. Turn the handlebars to align
the holes in the two brackets and lock
the steering with a suitable padlock.
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Sidestand/clutch switch
operation checkCheck the operation of the sidestand
switch and clutch switch against the in-
formation below.CD-11E
CD-11E
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WARNING
@ If improper operation is noted, con-
sult a Yamaha dealer immediately. @
TURN THE MAIN SWITCH TO “ON”
AND THE ENGINE STOP SWITCH TO
“”.TRANSMISSION IS IN GEAR AND
SIDESTAND IS UP.PULL IN CLUTCH LEVER AND
PUSH THE START SWITCH.ENGINE WILL START.SIDESTAND IS DOWN.CLUTCH SWITCH IS OK.
ENGINE WILL STALL.SIDESTAND SWITCH IS OK.
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