2001 YAMAHA XV535 fuel consumption

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Starting a cold engine ....................................................................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine ...................................................................... 5-2
Shifting .............................................................................................. 5-3
Recommended shift points (for Switzerland only) .............................. 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption .................................................... 5-4
Engine break-in ................................................................................. 5-4
Parking ............................................................................................... 5-5
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-4
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EAU00424
Tips for reducing fuel
consumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:l
Thoroughly warm up the engine.
l
Turn the starter (choke) off as
soon as possible.
l
Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
l
Do not rev the engine while shift-
ing down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the engine.
l
Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
EAU00436
Engine break-in There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1,000 km. For this rea-
son, you should read the following ma-
terial carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1,000 km. The various parts in the en-
gine wear and polish themselves to the
correct operating clearances. During
this period, prolonged full-throttle oper-
ation or any condition that might result
in engine overheating must be avoided.
EAU00444*
0–150 kml
Avoid prolonged operation above
1/3 throttle.
l
After every hour of operation, stop
the engine, and then let it cool for
five to ten minutes.
l
Vary the engine speed from time
to time. Do not operate the engine
at one set throttle position.
150–500 km
l
Avoid prolonged operation above
1/2 throttle.
l
Rev the engine freely through the
gears, but do not use full throttle at
any time.
500–1,000 km
Avoid prolonged operation above
3/4 throttle.
EC000056*
CAUTION:@ After 1,000 km of operation, the en-
gine oil and final gear oil must be
changed, and the oil filter element
replaced. @
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10-INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-11BBattery ................................................... 6-29
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-25
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-25
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-22
Brake lever...............................................3-4
Brake lever free play, adjusting .............. 6-19
Brake light switch, adjusting ................... 6-21
Brake pads and shoes, checking ........... 6-21
Brake pedal..............................................3-4
Brake pedal position and free play,
adjusting .............................................. 6-19CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-23
Carburetors, adjusting............................ 6-13
Care.........................................................7-1
Clutch lever ..............................................3-3
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............. 6-18
Conversion table ......................................8-5DDimmer switch .........................................3-2
EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter element ................ 6-7
Engine stop switch................................... 3-3FFinal gear oil ............................................ 6-9
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-27
Fuel ......................................................... 3-5
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-4
Fuel reserve switch.................................. 3-3
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-5
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-31HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-2
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-31
Helmet holder .......................................... 3-9
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-1
Horn switch ............................................. 3-2IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ........................... 6-13
Ignition circuit cut-off system.................. 3-10
Indicator lights ......................................... 3-1KKey identification number ........................ 9-1
LLight switch ..............................................3-3MMain switch ..............................................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-1PParking.....................................................5-5
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-2
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ......................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1SSafety information ....................................1-1
Seats .......................................................3-7
Passenger seat...................................3-7
Rider seat ...........................................3-8
Shifting .....................................................5-3
Shift pedal ................................................3-4
Shift points (for Switzerland only) .............5-3
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting .....3-9
Sidestand ...............................................3-10
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .......6-25
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