User manual YAMAHA V STAR CLASSIC-1999

[. . . ] If you have any questions concerning the operation or maintenance of your motorcycle, please consult a Yamaha dealer. The design and manufacture of this Yamaha motorcycle fully comply with the emissions standards for clean air applicable at the date of manufacture. Yamaha has met these standards without reducing the performance or economy of operation of the motorcycle. To maintain these high standards, it is important that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the recommended maintenance schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual. IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EAU10131 Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! [. . . ] G Make sure that the canister breather is not blocked, and if necessary, clean it. 1. 4. Engine oil filler cap Engine oil level check window Maximum level mark Minimum level mark 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 cartridge replacement) 1. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 2. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil. Remove the engine oil filler cap and drain bolt to drain the oil from the crankcase. 1. Engine oil drain bolt NOTE: An oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha dealer. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter cartridge. NOTE: Make sure that the O-ring is properly seated. Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench, and then tighten it to the specified torque with a torque wrench. 6 NOTE: Skip steps 4­6 if the oil filter cartridge is not being replaced. Replace the air filter element more frequently if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas. Remove the air filter case cover by removing the bolts. WARNING Never attempt to remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. NOTE: G The radiator fan is automatically switched on or off according to the coolant temperature in the radiator. G If the engine overheats, see page 6-37 for further instructions. G Make sure that the coolant reservoir breather hose is properly routed through the guide. 1. Coolant reservoir breather hose EAU33030 Changing the coolant EWA10380 6 WARNING Never attempt to remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. The coolant must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Have a Yamaha dealer change the coolant. 1. Pull the air filter element out. 6-15 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU21381 EAU21401 Checking the throttle cable free play Valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use, resulting in improper air-fuel mixture and/or engine noise. To prevent this from occurring, the valve clearance must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. 1. Insert a new air filter element into the air filter case. ECA10480 1. [. . . ] 6-19 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Coolant temperature warning light. . . . . . . . . . 3-3 K Key identification number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 L Labels, location of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 License plate light bulb, replacing . . . . . . . . . 6-35 M Main switch/steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Maintenance and lubrication, periodic. . . . . 6-4 Maintenance, emission control system . . . 6-3 Maintenance, periodic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Maintenance record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Matte color, caution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Model label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Multi-function meter unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 D Dimmer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Drive belt slack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]