Yamaha Star XV250C 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 .....................................3-1
Indicator lights  ................................3-1
Speedometer unit  ...........................3-2
Handlebar switches  ........................3-2
Clutch lever  ....................................3-3
Shift pedal  ......................................3-4
Brake lever  .....................................3-4
Brake pedal  ....................................3-4
Fuel tank cap  ..................................3-5
Fuel ................................................3-5
Fuel cock  ........................................3-6
Starter (choke) lever  .......................3-7
Steering lock ...................................3-8
Rider seat  .......................................3-8
Helmet holder  .................................3-9
Adjusting the shock absorber

assemblies ..................................3-9

Sidestand .....................................3-10
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-11

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 .................. 5-2
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

General maintenance and

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

Removing and installing the

panel ........................................... 6-8

Checking the spark plugs  .............. 6-8
Canister (for California only)  ........ 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter element  .... 6-10
Cleaning the air filter element  ...... 6-13
Carburetor .................................... 6-15
Checking the engine idling

speed ........................................ 6-15

Checking the throttle cable free

play ........................................... 6-15

Valve clearance ............................ 6-16
Tires ............................................. 6-16
Spoke wheels ............................... 6-18
Accessories and replacement

parts .......................................... 6-18

Adjusting the clutch lever free

play ........................................... 6-19

Adjusting the brake lever free

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

Adjusting the brake pedal

position and free play ................ 6-20

Adjusting the rear brake light

switch ........................................ 6-22

Checking the front brake pads

and rear brake shoes ................ 6-22

Checking the brake fluid level  ...... 6-23
Changing the brake fluid  .............. 6-23
Drive chain slack  .......................... 6-24
Cleaning and lubricating the

drive chain ................................ 6-26

Checking and lubricating the

cables ....................................... 6-26

Checking and lubricating the

throttle grip and cable ............... 6-27

Checking and lubricating the

brake and shift pedals ............... 6-27

Checking and lubricating the

brake and clutch levers ............. 6-27

Checking and lubricating the

sidestand .................................. 6-28

Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 6-28