check oil YAMAHA XV535 2000 User Guide

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6-25
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1. Battery
2. Pass through the battery case
3. Pass through the frame
4. Pass through the cable guide
5. Pass through the engine bracket
6. Battery breather hose
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Battery
Check the level of the battery electro-
lyte and make sure that the terminals
are tight. Fill with distilled water if the
electrolyte level is low. If the motor-
cycle is equipped with optional electri-
cal accessories, the battery tends to
discharge more quickly, so be sure to
recharge it periodically.
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CAUTION:
When inspecting the battery, be
sure the breather hose is routed cor-
rectly. If the breather hose is posi-
tioned in such a way as to cause
battery electrolyte or gas to exit
onto the frame, structural and cos-
metic damage to the motorcycle can
occur.
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Battery electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous, causing severe burns,
etc. It contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
ANTIDOTE:
lEXTERNAL: Flush with water.
lINTERNAL: Drink large quanti-
ties of water or milk. Follow with
milk of magnesia, beaten egg,
or vegetable oil. Call a physi-
cian immediately.
lEYES: Flush with water for
15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases.
Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes etc.,
away. Ventilate when charging or
using in an enclosed space. Always
shield your eyes when working near
batteries. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.

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7-5
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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a. Remove the spark plug caps and
spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into each spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto
the spark plugs and place the
spark plugs on the cylinder head
so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit sparking
during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder walls with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug caps from
the spark plugs, install the spark
plugs and then the spark plug
caps.
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When turning the engine over, be
sure to ground the spark plug elec-
trodes to prevent damage or injury
from sparking.6. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
7. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, then raise the
motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
8. Cover up the muffler outlets with
plastic bags to prevent moisture
from entering.9. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and recharge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in
an excessively cold or warm place
(less than 0ûC or more than 30ûC).
For more information, see ÒBattery
storageÓ in the chapter ÒPERIODIC
MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIRSÓ.
NOTE:
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.

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INDEX
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A
Air filter .................................................6-10
B
Battery ..................................................6-25
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ........6-22
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ..........6-22
Brake fluid replacement ........................6-21
Brake light switch adjustment ...............6-19
C
Cable inspection and lubrication ..........6-21
Carburetor adjustment ..........................6-12
Care ........................................................7-1
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ................................6-19
Clutch lever ............................................3-3
Clutch lever free play adjustment .........6-17
Controls/Instruments ..............................2-3
D
Dimmer switch ........................................3-2
E
Engine break-in ......................................5-5
Engine oil ................................................6-7
Engine stop switch .................................3-3
F
Final gear oil ...........................................6-9
Front brake lever ....................................3-4
Front brake lever free play
adjustment ........................................ 6-17
Front fork inspection ............................ 6-23
Fuel ........................................................ 3-5
Fuel reserve switch ................................ 3-3
Fuel tank cap ......................................... 3-5
Fuse replacement ................................ 6-27
G
Give safety the right of way ................... 1-1
H
Handlebar switches ............................... 3-2
Dimmer switch ................................. 3-2
Engine stop switch ........................... 3-3
Fuel reserve switch .......................... 3-3
Horn switch ...................................... 3-2
Lights switch .................................... 3-3
Pass switch ...................................... 3-2
Start switch ...................................... 3-3
Turn signal switch ............................ 3-2
Headlight bulb replacement ................. 6-27
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-8
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-1
Horn switch ............................................ 3-2
I
Identification number records ................ 9-1
Idle speed adjustment ......................... 6-13
Indicator lights ....................................... 3-1
High beam indicator light ................. 3-1
Neutral indicator light ....................... 3-1
Turn indicator light ............................ 3-1
Inspecting the brake fluid level ............ 6-20
K
Key identification number ...................... 9-1
L
Left view ................................................. 2-1
Lights switch .......................................... 3-3
M
Main switch ............................................ 3-1
Model label ............................................ 9-2
N
Neutral indicator light ............................. 3-1
P
Parking ................................................... 5-6
Pass switch ............................................ 3-2
Periodic maintenance and lubrication .... 6-2
Pre-operation check list ......................... 4-1
R
Rear brake pedal ................................... 3-4
Rear brake pedal height and free play
adjustment ......................................... 6-18
Rear shock absorber adjustment ........... 3-9
Rear suspension lubrication ................ 6-23
Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only) .......................... 5-4
Right view .............................................. 2-2