TABLE OF CONTENTS
..................1-1
Location of important labels ...........1-5
..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-3
Controls and instruments ................2-5
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
.......................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator and warning lights ............3-2
Multi-function meter unit .................3-3
Handlebar switches ........................3-6
Clutch lever ....................................3-7
Shift pedal ......................................3-8
Brake lever .....................................3-8
Brake pedal ....................................3-8
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-9
Fuel ................................................3-9
Catalytic converters ......................3-10
Locking the steering with
a padlock ...................................3-11
Rider seat .....................................3-11
Helmet holder ...............................3-12
Windshield
[XV17ATX(C)/XV17ATSX(C)] ....3-12
Saddlebags [XV17ATX(C)]............3-13
Sidecases [XV17ATSX(C)]............3-14
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-15
Sidestand ..................................... 3-17
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-17
Auxiliary DC connector ................ 3-19
............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list ................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
................................ 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR
................................. 6-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .......... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit .............................. 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 6-3
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing panels ..... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs .............. 6-9
Canister (for California only) ........ 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-11
Transfer case oil .......................... 6-14
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-16
Checking the throttle cable
free play .................................... 6-17
Valve clearance ........................... 6-18
Tires (For spoke wheel model)...... 6-18
Tires (For cast wheel models) ....... 6-20
Spoke wheels ............................... 6-22
Cast wheels .................................. 6-23
Accessories and replacement
parts .......................................... 6-23
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-24
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-25
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ........................................ 6-25
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-26
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-26
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-27
Drive belt slack ............................. 6-28
Checking and lubricating
the cables ................................. 6-28
the throttle grip and cable ......... 6-29
the brake and shift pedals ......... 6-29
the brake and clutch levers ....... 6-30
the sidestand ............................ 6-30
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 6-31
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-31
Checking the front fork ................. 6-31
Checking the steering .................. 6-32
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