Yamaha Star XV17PCX, Owner'S Manual, Page: 7 / 100

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 ..................................3-3
Tachometer unit .............................3-3
Handlebar switches ........................3-5
Clutch lever ....................................3-6
Shift pedal ......................................3-6
Brake lever .....................................3-7
Brake pedal ....................................3-7
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-7
Fuel ................................................3-8
Rider seat .......................................3-9
Helmet holder ...............................3-10
Adjusting the front fork .................3-10
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-11
Sidestand .....................................3-13
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-14
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..............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 .............................. 5-3
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
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Checking the spark plugs .............. 6-9
Canister (for California only) ........ 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter
cartridge ................................... 6-10
Transfer case oil .......................... 6-13
Replacing the air filter
elements ................................... 6-14
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-17
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-18
Valve clearance ........................... 6-18
Tires ............................................. 6-18
Cast wheels ................................. 6-21
Accessories and replacement
parts ......................................... 6-21
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-22
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-23
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ........................................ 6-23
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-24
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-25
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-26
Drive belt slack ............................. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ............... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 6-30
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 6-30
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-30
Checking the front fork ................. 6-31
Checking the steering .................. 6-31
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-32
Battery .......................................... 6-32
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-34
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-35
Tail/brake light .............................. 6-36
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