checking oil YAMAHA XVS1300CU 2015 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
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-1
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-2
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-4
Handlebar switches ........................ 3-7
Clutch lever .................................... 3-9
Shift pedal ...................................... 3-9
Brake lever...................................... 3-9
Brake pedal .................................. 3-10
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-10
Fuel ............................................... 3-11
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......................................... 3-12
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-12
Seat .............................................. 3-13
Helmet holder ............................... 3-14
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-15
Sidestand ..................................... 3-16
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-16 FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................ 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-3
Parking ............................................ 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kits ............................. 6-2
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
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge.... 6-10
Coolant.......................................... 6-13
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-14
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 6-15
Valve clearance ............................. 6-15
Tires .............................................. 6-15
Cast wheels................................... 6-17 Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-17
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 6-18
Brake light switches ..................... 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-19
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-20
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-21
Drive belt slack ............................. 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-23
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the sidestand................................... 6-25
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-25
Lubricating the swingarm pivots......................................... 6-25
Checking the front fork ................. 6-26
Checking the steering................... 6-26
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-27
Battery .......................................... 6-27
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-29
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-30
Replacing the auxiliary light bulb .......................................... 6-31U2SSE1E0.book Page 1 Tuesday, October 28, 2014 11:08 AM

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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8. Install the engine oil drain bolt and its new gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.
9. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.NOTICE
ECA11621
In or der to prevent clutch slip-
pa ge (since the en gine oil also
lu bricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical add itives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a hi gh-
er quality than specified . In
a dd ition, do not use oils lab eled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
hi gher.
 Make sure that no forei gn mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
10. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.TIPAfter the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if
the oil level is sufficient.NOTICE
ECA10402
If the oil level warnin g li ght flickers
or remains on even if the oil level is
correct, imme diately turn the en gine
off an d have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.11. Turn the engine off, wait a few minutes until the oil settles, and
then check the oil level and cor-
rect it if necessary.
1. Torque wrenchTightenin g torque:
Oil filter cartridge: 17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Ti ghtenin g torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf)
Recommen ded en gine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity: Without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment:3.20 L (3.38 US qt, 2.82 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
3.40 L (3.59 US qt, 2.99 Imp.qt)
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EAU23273
Checking the front forkThe condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the con dition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no dan ger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any damag e is foun d or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha d ealer check or re-
pair it.
EAU23284
Checkin g the steerin gWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to raise the front wheel off the
ground. (See page 6-33 for more
information.) WARNING! To
avoi d injury, securely support
the vehicle so there is no dan ger
of it fallin g over.
[EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
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INDEX
AAir filter element, replacing ................... 6-14
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ............... 6-31BBattery .................................................. 6-27
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating........................................... 6-24
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating........................................... 6-23
Brake fluid, changing............................ 6-21
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 6-20
Brake lever.............................................. 3-9
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-18
Brake light switches ............................. 6-19
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-10CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-23
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-12
Clutch lever............................................. 3-9
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-17
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-3DDimmer switch........................................ 3-7
Drive belt slack ..................................... 6-22EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-10
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine stop switch ................................. 3-8
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-3FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-19 Front fork, checking ............................. 6-26
Fuel ...................................................... 3-11
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel level warning light........................... 3-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ........ 3-12
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-10
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-29
HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-7
Hazard switch ........................................ 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-30
Helmet holder....................................... 3-14
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................ 3-8IIdentification numbers ........................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 3-16
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-2LLicense plate light ................................ 6-32MMain switch/steering lock ...................... 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control
system ................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Model label............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-4NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-2OOil level warning light ............................. 3-2PPanel, removing and installing ............... 6-8 Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations.......................................... 2-1
Pass switch............................................. 3-7
RRear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-25
RESET switch ......................................... 3-8SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seat....................................................... 3-13
SELECT switch ....................................... 3-8
Shifting.................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal............................................... 3-9
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-15
Sidestand.............................................. 3-16
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-25
Spark plugs, checking ............................ 6-8
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-8
Steering, checking ................................ 6-26
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-33
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-25TThrottle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-23
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-15
Tires ...................................................... 6-15
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-33
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-35
Turn signal indicator light ....................... 3-2
Turn signal light and tail/brake light...... 6-32
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-7
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