User manual YAMAHA V-STAR XVS650LC

[. . . ] In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition. If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer. The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put safety first! IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EAU10150 Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! [. . . ] Wait a few minutes until the oil settles, and then check the oil level through the check window located at the bottom-right side of the Spark plug gap: 0. 6­0. 7 mm (0. 024­0. 028 in) 2. Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface, and then wipe off any grime from the 6-7 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR crankcase. NOTE: The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks. Remove the engine oil filler cap and drain bolt to drain the oil from the crankcase. 1 2 3 1 1 1. Engine oil drain bolt ECA11000 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. Engine oil filler cap CAUTION: When removing the engine oil drain bolt, the O-ring, compression spring, and oil strainer will fall out. Take care not to lose these parts. 4. If the engine oil is below the minimum level mark, add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level. To change the engine oil (with or without oil filter element cleaning) 1. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off. Place an oil pan under the engine 6-8 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 3 1 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. Pull the air filter element out. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR material, and then squeeze the excess oil out. NOTE: The sponge material should be wet but not dripping. Check the hose at the bottom of the air filter case for accumulated dirt or water. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. Air filter element frame 1 2 Recommended oil: Engine oil 6. Pull the sponge material over the air filter element frame. Insert the element into the air filter case. ECA10480 1 4. Remove the sponge material from the air filter element frame, clean it with solvent, and then squeeze the remaining solvent out. CAUTION: G Make sure that the air filter element is properly seated in the air filter case. G The engine should never be operated without the air filter element installed, otherwise the piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may become excessively worn. Install the air filter case cover by installing the screws. If dirt or water is visible, remove the hose, clean it, and then install it. 5. Apply oil of the recommended type to the entire surface of the sponge PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU21280 EAU21330 Adjusting the carburetor The carburetor is an important part of the engine and requires very sophisticated adjustment. [. . . ] Drain the carburetor float chamber by loosening the drain bolt; this will prevent fuel deposits from building up. Pour the drained fuel into the fuel tank. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (if available) to prevent the fuel tank from rusting and the fuel from deteriorating. Perform the following steps to protect the cylinder, piston rings, etc. [. . . ]