2000 YAMAHA XVZ1300TF air filter

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tool kit................................................................... 7-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication ................... 7-3
Cowling and panel removal and installation.......... 7-6
Cowling A.............................................................. 7-6
Cowling B.............................................................. 7-7
Panel C ................................................................. 7-8
Panel D ................................................................. 7-8
Panel E ................................................................. 7-9
Spark plug inspection ......................................... 7-10
Engine oil ............................................................ 7-11
Final gear oil ....................................................... 7-13
Coolant ............................................................... 7-14
Air filters .............................................................. 7-15
Carburetor adjustment ........................................ 7-17
Idle speed adjustment ........................................ 7-17
Throttle cable free play inspection ...................... 7-18
Valve clearance adjustment ................................ 7-18
Tires .................................................................... 7-19
Wheels ................................................................ 7-21
Clutch lever free play adjustment........................ 7-22Front brake lever free play adjustment ............... 7-23
Rear brake pedal height adjustment .................. 7-23
Brake light switch adjustment ............................. 7-24
Checking the front and rear brake pads ............. 7-25
Inspecting the brake fluid level ........................... 7-25
Brake fluid replacement ..................................... 7-26
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ........................ 7-27
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ...................... 7-27
Sidestand lubrication.......................................... 7-28
Front fork inspection ........................................... 7-28
Steering inspection ............................................ 7-29
Battery................................................................ 7-29
Fuse replacement .............................................. 7-31
Headlight bulb replacement ............................... 7-32
Turn signal and tail/brake light bulb
replacement ..................................................... 7-33
License light bulb replacement........................... 7-34
Troubleshooting .................................................. 7-34
Troubleshooting charts ....................................... 7-35
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
CP-01ENO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIAL
(1,000 km)EVERY
6,000 km
or
6 months
(whichever
comes first)12,000 km
or
12 months
(whichever
comes first)
1
*Fuel line• Check fuel hoses and vacuum hose for cracks or damage.
• Replace if necessary.ÖÖ
2*Fuel filter• Check condition.
• Replace if necessary.Ö
3 Spark plugs• Check condition.
• Clean, regap or replace if necessary.ÖÖÖ
4*Valves• Check valve clearance.
• Adjust if necessary.Every 42,000 km or 42 months
(whichever comes first)
5 Air filter• Clean or replace if necessary.ÖÖ
6*Clutch• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 7-5.)
• Correct accordingly. ÖÖÖ
7*Front brake• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 7-5.)
• Correct accordingly.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.ÖÖÖ
8*Rear brake• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 7-5.)
• Correct accordingly.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.ÖÖÖ
9*Wheels• Check balance, runout and for damage.
• Rebalance or replace if necessary.ÖÖ
10*Tires• Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.ÖÖ
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*Wheel bearings• Check bearing for looseness or damage.
• Replace if necessary. ÖÖ
12*Swingarm• Check swingarm pivoting point for play.
• Correct if necessary.
• Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease every 24,000 km or
24 months (whichever comes first).ÖÖ
13*Steering bearings• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
• Correct accordingly.
• Lubricate with lithium soap base grease every 24,000 km
or 24 months (whichever comes first).ÖÖ
14*Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.ÖÖ
15 Sidestand• Check operation.
• Lubricate and repair if necessary.ÖÖ
16*Sidestand switch• Check operation.
• Replace if necessary.ÖÖÖ
17*Front fork• Check operation and for oil leakage.
• Correct accordingly.ÖÖ
18*Rear shock absorber
assembly• Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.
• Replace shock absorber assembly if necessary. ÖÖ
19*Rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm
pivoting points• Check operation.
• Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease every 24,000 km or
24 months (whichever comes first).ÖÖ
20*Carburetors• Check engine idling speed, synchronization and starter operation.
• Adjust if necessary.ÖÖÖ
21 Engine oil• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
• Correct if necessary.
• Change. (Warm engine before draining.)ÖÖÖ
22 Engine oil filter cartridge• Replace.ÖÖ NO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIAL
(1,000 km)EVERY
6,000 km
or
6 months
(whichever
comes first)12,000 km
or
12 months
(whichever
comes first)
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* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, they should be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
EAU02971
NOTE:@ l
The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
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Hydraulic brake and clutch systems
• After disassembling the master cylinder, caliper or clutch release cylinder, always replace the brake fluid. Check the
brake fluid level of the master cylinder and clutch release cylinder regularly and fill as required.
• Replace the oil seals on the inner parts of the master cylinder, caliper and clutch release cylinder every two years.
• Replace the brake and clutch hoses every four years or if cracked or damaged.
@23
*Cooling system• Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.
• Correct if necessary.
• Change coolant every 24,000 km or 24 months (whichever comes
first).ÖÖ
24 Final gear oil• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
• Change oil at initial 1,000 km and thereafter every 24,000 km
or 24 months (whichever comes first).ÖÖÖ NO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIAL
(1,000 km)EVERY
6,000 km
or
6 months
(whichever
comes first)12,000 km
or
12 months
(whichever
comes first)
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Engine oilOil level inspection
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
place and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. Warm up the engine for seve-
ral minutes.NOTE:@ Be sure the motorcycle is positioned
straight up when checking the oil level.
A slight tilt toward the side can result in
false readings. @2. Stop the engine and wait for a few
minutes. Check the oil level
through the level window located
at the lower part of the right side
crankcase cover.NOTE:@ Wait a few minutes until the oil level
settles before checking. @
3. The oil level should be between
the maximum and minimum
marks. If the level is low, fill the en-
gine with sufficient recommended
oil to reach the specified level.Engine oil and oil filter cartridge re-
placement
1. Warm up the engine for several
minutes.
2. Stop the engine. Place an oil pan
under the engine and remove the
oil filler cap.1. Engine oil level window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Engine oil filler cap
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7 3. Remove the drain bolt and drain
the oil.4. Remove the oil filter by using an oil
filter wrench.
NOTE:@ An oil filter wrench is available at a
nearby Yamaha dealer. @5. Reinstall the drain bolt and tighten
it to the specified torque.
6. Apply a light coat of engine oil to
the O-ring of new oil filter.NOTE:@ Make sure the O-ring is seated properly. @
7. Install the new oil filter and tighten
it to the specified torque with an oil
filter wrench.NOTE:@ When installing the oil filter, tighten it to
the proper torque by using a torque
wrench. @
1. Engine oil drain bolt
1. Engine oil filter cartridgeTightening torque:
Drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kg)
1. Torque wrench
2. Oil filter wrenchTightening torque:
Oil filter:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kg)
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78. Fill the engine with sufficient rec-
ommended oil. Install the oil filler
cap and tighten it.
EC000066
CAUTION:@ l
Do not put in any chemical addi-
tives. Engine oil also lubricates
the clutch and additives could
cause clutch slippage.
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Be sure no foreign material en-
ters the crankcase.
@
9. Start the engine and warm it up for
several minutes. While warming
up, check for oil leakage. If oil
leakage is found, stop the engine
immediately and check for the
cause.NOTE:@ After the engine is started, the oil level
indicator light should go off if the oil is at
the specified level. @
EC000067
CAUTION:@ If the indicator light flickers or re-
mains on, immediately stop the en-
gine and consult with a Yamaha
dealer. @
EAU01220
Final gear oilCheck for oil leakage. If any leakage is
found, take the motorcycle to a
Yamaha dealer for repairs. Recommended oil:
See page 9-1.
Oil quantity:
Total amount:
4.3 L
Periodic oil change:
3.5 L
With oil filter replacement:
3.7 L1. Final gear oil filler bolt
2. Final gear oil drain bolt
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EAU01877*
Air filtersThe air filter should be cleaned at the
specified intervals. It should be cleaned
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove cowlings A and B. (See
pages 7-6 and 7-7 for removal and
installation procedures.)For each air filter:
2. Loosen the carburetor intake joint
clamp screw and pull off the air fil-
ter.3. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the bolts.1. Air filter case
1. Carburetor intake joint clamp screw
1. Air filter case bolt (´ 5)
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