Yamaha Venture XVZ1300TF, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Final gear oil
The final gear case must be checked
for oil leakage before each ride. If any
leakage is found, have a Yamaha deal-
er check and repair the motorcycle. In
addition, have a Yamaha dealer
change the final gear oil at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
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Checking the coolant level
The coolant level should be checked as
follows before each ride. In addition,
the coolant must be changed at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
2. Remove panel A. (See page 7-9
for panel removal and installation
procedures.)
NOTE:
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The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.
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Make sure that the motorcycle is
positioned straight up when
checking the coolant level. A slight
tilt to the side can result in a false
reading.
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3. Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir.
NOTE:
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The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
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1. Final gear oil filler bolt
2. Final gear oil drain bolt 1. Coolant reservoir
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
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