Yamaha Royal Star XVZ13CTV Owner'S Manual Download Page 7

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION

..................1-1

Location of important labels ...........1-5

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 and warning lights ............3-2
Speedometer unit  ...........................3-3
Cruise control system  .....................3-5
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
Fuel cock  ......................................3-10
Starter (choke) knob  .....................3-11
Locking the steering with a

padlock ......................................3-12

Rider seat  .....................................3-12
Passenger backrest ......................3-13
Helmet holder  ...............................3-14
Windshield ....................................3-15
Sidecases .....................................3-16
Adjusting the front fork  .................3-17

Adjusting the shock absorber

assembly .................................. 3-17

Sidestand ..................................... 3-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-19
Auxiliary DC connector ................ 3-21

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

............. 4-1

Pre-operation check list ................. 4-2

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS

................................ 5-1

Starting and warming up a

cold engine ................................. 5-1

Starting a warm engine .................. 5-3
Shifting ........................................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-5

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

General maintenance and

lubrication chart .......................... 6-4

Removing and installing cowlings

and panels .................................. 6-8

Checking the spark plugs ............ 6-11
Canister (for California only) ........ 6-12
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-12

Final gear oil ................................. 6-15
Coolant ......................................... 6-16
Cleaning the air filter elements ..... 6-18
Carburetors .................................. 6-20
Checking the throttle cable

free play .................................... 6-20

Valve clearance ............................ 6-20
Tires ............................................. 6-21
Cast wheels .................................. 6-22
Accessories and replacement

parts .......................................... 6-23

Clutch lever .................................. 6-24
Adjusting the brake lever

free play .................................... 6-24

Adjusting the rear brake light

switch ........................................ 6-25

Checking the front and rear

brake pads ................................ 6-25

Checking the brake and clutch

fluid levels ................................. 6-26

Changing the brake and clutch

fluids ......................................... 6-27

Checking and lubricating the