Yamaha Venture XVZ13TFV, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Replacing the headlight bulb
This model is equipped with a quartz
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the headlight
bulb cover.
2. Remove the headlight bulb holder
by turning it counterclockwise, and
then remove the defective bulb.
WARNING
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Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooled
down.
3. Place a new bulb into position, and
then secure it with the bulb holder.
CAUTION:
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Do not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency of
the glass, the luminosity of the bulb,
and the bulb life will be adversely af-
fected. Thoroughly clean off any dirt
and fingerprints on the headlight
bulb using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
4. Install the bulb cover, and then
connect the coupler.
5. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
1. Headlight bulb cover
2. Headlight coupler
1. Headlight bulb holder
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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