Yamaha VIRAGO XV250R, Owner'S Manual

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EAU00009 TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION ....................................1-1
Safe riding ..........................................................1-1
Protective apparel ..............................................1-3
Modifications ......................................................1-3
Loading and accessories ...................................1-3
Gasoline and exhaust gas..................................1-5
Location of important labels ..............................1-7
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 .........................................................3-3
Brake lever ........................................................3-4
Brake pedal .......................................................3-4
Fuel tank cap .....................................................3-4
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 .......3-10
Sidestand ........................................................3-10
Ignition circuit cut-off system ...........................3-11
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...............................4-1
Pre-operation check list .....................................4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS ...............................................................5-1
Starting and warming up a cold engine .............5-2
Starting a warm engine .....................................5-3
Shifting ..............................................................5-4
Engine break-in .................................................5-5
Parking ..............................................................5-6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR................................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance ........................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit ..................................................6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission
control system ...............................................6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ......6-4
Checking the spark plugs ..................................6-6
Canister (for California only) .............................6-8
Engine oil and oil filter element .........................6-8
Cleaning the air filter element .........................6-11
Adjusting the carburetor ..................................6-13
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