check oil YAMAHA XVZ1300A 2000 User Guide

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-10
6
EAU01220
Final gear oilCheck for oil leakage. If any leakage is
found, take the motorcycle to a
Yamaha dealer for repairs.
EAU01589
Coolant1. Remove the reservoir tank cover
by removing the screw.
2. Check the coolant level in the res-
ervoir tank when the engine is cold
as the coolant level will vary with
engine temperature. The coolant
level should be between the maxi-
mum and minimum marks.
3. If the level is low, remove the rid-
er’s seat, open the reservoir tank
cap and add coolant or distilled
water to raise it to the specified
level. (See page 3-10 for seat re-
moval procedures.)4. Install the reservoir tank cap and
rider’s seat.
5. Place the reservoir tank cover in
the original position and install the
screw.
EC000080
CAUTION:@ Hard water or salt water is harmful
to the engine. You may use distilled
water if you can’t get soft water. @
1. Final gear oil filler bolt
2. Final gear oil drain bolt
1. Reservoir tank
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level markReservoir tank capacity:
0.84 L
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-20
6 Observe these precautions:
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When checking the fluid level,
make sure the top of the master
cylinder is level by turning the han-
dlebars.
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Use only the designated quality
brake fluid. Otherwise, the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor brake or clutch
performance.
l
Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor brake or clutch perfor-
mance.
l
Be careful that water does not en-
ter the master cylinder when refill-
ing. Water will significantly lower
the boiling point of the fluid and
may result in vapor lock.
l
Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
l
Have a Yamaha dealer check the
cause if the brake fluid level goes
down.
1. Minimum level mark
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
1. Minimum level mark
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-22
6
EAU02985
Brake and clutch lever
lubricationLubricate the pivoting parts.
EAU02986
Sidestand lubricationLubricate the sidestand pivoting point
and metal-to-metal contact surfaces.
Check that the sidestand moves up
and down smoothly.
EW000113
WARNING
@ If the sidestand does not move
smoothly, consult a Yamaha dealer. @
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-23
6
EAU02939
Front fork inspectionVisual check
EW000115
WARNING
@ Securely support the motorcycle so
there is no danger of it falling over. @Check for scratches or damage on the
inner tube and excessive oil leakage
from the front fork.
Operation check
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
place.
2. Hold the motorcycle in an upright
position and apply the front brake.
3. Push down hard on the handle-
bars several times and check if the
fork rebounds smoothly.
EC000098
CAUTION:@ If any damage or unsmooth move-
ment is found with the front fork,
consult a Yamaha dealer. @
EAU00800
BatteryThis motorcycle is equipped with a
sealed-type battery. Therefore it is not
necessary to check the electrolyte or fill
the battery with distilled water.l
If the battery seems to have dis-
charged, consult a Yamaha deal-
er.
l
If the motorcycle is equipped with
optional electrical accessories, the
battery tends to discharge more
quickly, so be sure to recharge it
periodically.
1. Battery
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-5
7a. 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.
EWA00003
WARNING
@ 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 sidestand/
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 0 °C or more than
30 °C). For more information, see
“Battery storage” in the chapter
“PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIRS”.
NOTE:@ Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle. @
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10-INDEXAAdjusting front fork preload .................... 3-12
Adjusting rear shock absorber
preload ................................................ 3-13
Antitheft alarm (optional) ..........................3-3BBattery ................................................... 6-23
Brake and clutch lever lubrication........... 6-22
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ............ 6-21
Brake fluid replacement ......................... 6-21
Brake light switch adjustment ................. 6-18CCarburetor adjustment ........................... 6-11
Care.........................................................7-1
Checking the front and
rear brake pads ................................... 6-19
Clutch lever ..............................................3-5
Clutch lever free play adjustment ........... 6-16
Controls/Instruments ................................2-3
Coolant .................................................. 6-10DDimmer switch .........................................3-4EEngine break-in........................................5-5
Engine oil .................................................6-7
Engine overheat indicator light .................3-2
Engine stop switch ...................................3-5FFinal gear oil .......................................... 6-10
Front brake lever ......................................3-6
Front brake lever free play
adjustment .......................................... 6-17
Front fork inspection .............................. 6-23
Fuel ......................................................... 3-7
Fuel cock ................................................. 3-8
Fuel level indicator light ........................... 3-1
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-7
Fuse replacement.................................. 6-25GGive safety the right of way ..................... 1-1HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-4
Dimmer switch ................................... 3-4
Engine stop switch ............................. 3-5
Horn switch ........................................ 3-4
Lights switch ...................................... 3-5
Pass switch ........................................ 3-4
Start switch ........................................ 3-5
Turn signal switch .............................. 3-4
Headlight bulb replacement ................... 6-27
Helmet holders ...................................... 3-11
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-1
Horn switch ............................................. 3-4IIdentification number records................... 9-1
Idle speed adjustment ........................... 6-11
Indicator lights ......................................... 3-1
Engine overheat indicator light ........... 3-2
Fuel level indicator light ...................... 3-1
High beam indicator light .................... 3-1
Neutral indicator light.......................... 3-1
Oil level indicator light .........................3-2
Overdrive / Engine trouble
indicator light....................................3-2
Turn indicator light ..............................3-2
Inspecting the brake fluid level ...............6-19
KKey identification number .........................9-1LLeft view...................................................2-1
Lights switch ............................................3-5MMain switch ..............................................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-1OOil level indicator light ..............................3-2
Overdrive / Engine trouble indicator
light ........................................................3-2PParking.....................................................5-6
Pass switch ..............................................3-4
Periodic maintenance and lubrication .......6-3
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1RRear brake pedal .....................................3-6
Rear brake pedal height adjustment.......6-17
Rider seat ..............................................3-10
Right view ................................................2-2
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