2000 YAMAHA XVZ1300A key

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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATIONParticularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
WARNING
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death
to the
motorcycle operator, a bystander or a person inspecting or repairing the motorcycle.
CAUTION:A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the
motorcycle.NOTE:A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
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This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain
with it even if the motorcycle is subsequently sold.
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Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while
this manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing,
there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this manual. If there is any
question concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
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3-INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switchThe main switch controls the ignition
and lighting systems. Its operation is
described below.
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ON
Electrical circuits are switched on. The
engine can be started. The key cannot
be removed in this position.
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OFF
All electrical circuits are switched off.
The key can be removed in this posi-
tion.
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(Parking)
The taillight and auxiliary light come on
but all other circuits are off. With the
key at “OFF”, push it into the main
switch, turn it counterclockwise to “ ”,
and remove it. To cancel the parking,
turn the key clockwise.
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Indicator lights
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1. High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the
headlight high beam is used.
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2. Fuel level indicator light “ ”
When the fuel level drops below ap-
proximately 3.5 L, this light will come
on. When this light comes on, switch
the fuel cock to “RES”. Then, fill the
tank at the first opportunity.
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3. Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the
transmission is in neutral.
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Fuel tank capTo remove
Slide the lock cover open, insert the
key and turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The
lock will be released and the cap can
be removed.
To install
Make sure the arrow mark on the tank
cap is facing forward, then push the
tank cap into position. Turn the key
counterclockwise to the original posi-
tion and remove it. Close the lock cov-
er.
NOTE:@ This tank cap cannot be closed unless
the key is in the lock. The key cannot
be removed if the cap is not locked
properly. @
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WARNING
@ Be sure the cap is properly installed
and locked in place before riding the
motorcycle. @
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FuelMake sure there is sufficient fuel in the
tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of
the filler tube as shown in the illustra-
tion.
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WARNING
@ Do not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel on the hot engine. Do
not fill the fuel tank above the bot-
tom of the filler tube or it may over-
flow when the fuel heats up later and
expands. @1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
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RES
This indicates reserve. If you run out of
fuel while riding, set the fuel cock to this
position. Fill the tank at the first oppor-
tunity. Be sure to set the fuel cock back
to “ON” after refueling!
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Starter (choke) knobStarting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by
the starter (choke).
Move the knob in direction
a to turn on
the starter (choke).
Move the knob in direction
b to turn off
the starter (choke).
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Steering lockThe steering lock is located on the left
side of the head pipe.
To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the right.
2. Open the steering lock cover.
3. Insert the key and turn it counter-
clockwise 1/8 turn.
4. Push the key in and turn it back
1/8 turn clockwise.
5. Check that the steering is locked.
6. Remove the key and close the
steering lock cover.
1. Pointed end positioned over “RES”RES: reserve position
1. Steering lock
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3 To unlock the steering
1. Open the steering lock cover.
2. Insert the key, turn it counterclock-
wise 1/8 turn, and let go of it. (It au-
tomatically moves to where it can
be removed.)
3. Remove the key and close the
steering lock cover.
On the right side of the headpipe, there
is also a place to lock the steering with
a padlock. Turn the handlebars to align
the holes in the two brackets and lock
the steering with a suitable padlock.
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Rider seatThe rider seat lock is located behind
the rider seat on the left side.
To open the seat, insert the key in the
seat lock and turn it counterclockwise.
Then, remove the seat.
To reinstall the seat, insert the projec-
tion on the front of the seat into the seat
holder on the frame, then push down
on the rear of the seat. Turn the key to
the center position and remove it.NOTE:@ Make sure that the seat is securely fit-
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ParkingWhen parking the motorcycle, stop the
engine and remove the ignition key.
Turn the fuel cock to “OFF” whenever
stopping the engine.
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WARNING
@ The exhaust system is hot. Park the
motorcycle in a place where pedes-
trians or children are not likely to
touch the motorcycle. Do not park
the motorcycle on a slope or soft
ground; the motorcycle may over-
turn. @
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
Identification number records ............................................................. 9-1
Key identification number ................................................................... 9-1
Vehicle identification number.............................................................. 9-1
Model label ......................................................................................... 9-2
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9-CONSUMER INFORMATION
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Identification number recordsRecord the key identification number,
vehicle identification number and mod-
el label information in the spaces pro-
vided for assistance when ordering
spare parts from a Yamaha dealer or
for reference in case the vehicle is sto-
len.
1. KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:CA-02E2. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER:CA-02E3. MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:CA-01EEAU01041
Key identification numberThe key identification number is
stamped on the key tag. Record this
number in the space provided and use
it for reference when obtaining a new
key.
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Vehicle identification numberThe vehicle identification number is
stamped into the steering head pipe.
Record this number in the space pro-
vided.NOTE:@ The vehicle identification number is
used to identify your motorcycle and
may be used to register your motor-
cycle with the licensing authority in
your state. @
1. Key identification number
1. Vehicle identification number
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