2001 YAMAHA XVS1100A key battery

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight
and auxiliary light are on, but all other
electrical systems are off. The key can
be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “ ”.
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CAUTION:@ Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge. @
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Indicator and warning lights
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Oil level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
engine oil level is low.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked according to the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Set the engine stop switch to “ ”
and turn the key to “ON”.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position or pull the clutch lever.3. Push the start switch. If the warn-
ing light does not come on while
pushing the start switch, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electri-
cal circuit.
NOTE:@ Even if the oil level is sufficient, the
warning light may flicker when riding on
a slope or during sudden acceleration
or deceleration, but this is not a mal-
function. @
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Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
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Turn signal indicator light “ ”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left
or right.
1. Oil level warning light “ ”
2. Neutral indicator light “ ”
3. Turn signal indicator light “”
4. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
5. High beam indicator light “ ”
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-2
5 4. Turn the starter (choke) on and
completely close the throttle. (See
page 3-10 for starter (choke) oper-
ation.)
5. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
NOTE:@ If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
serve the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt. @
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CAUTION:@ The oil level warning light should
come on when the key is turned to
“ON”, and then go off after two to
three seconds. If the oil level warn-
ing light flickers or remains on after
starting, immediately stop the en-
gine, and then check the engine oil
level and the vehicle for oil leakage.
If necessary, add engine oil, and
then check the warning light again.
If the warning light does not come
on when turning the key to “ON”, or
if it does not go off after starting the
engine with sufficient engine oil,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit. @
6. After starting the engine, move the
starter (choke) lever back halfway.
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CAUTION:@ For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold! @7. When the engine is warm, turn the
starter (choke) off.NOTE:@ The engine is warm when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off. @
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10-INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-11
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .........................3-4BBattery ................................................... 6-26
Brake and clutch levers, checking
and lubricating ..................................... 6-23
Brake and shift pedals, checking
and lubricating ..................................... 6-23
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-21
Brake lever...............................................3-6
Brake lever free play, adjusting .............. 6-17
Brake light switch, adjusting ................... 6-19
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-20
Brake pedal..............................................3-7
Brake pedal position, adjusting .............. 6-19CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-22
Carburetors, adjusting............................ 6-12
Care.........................................................7-1
Clutch lever ..............................................3-5
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............. 6-17
Conversion table ......................................8-6DDimmer switch .........................................3-4EEngine break-in........................................5-5
Engine oil and oil filter element.................6-7
Engine, starting a warm ...........................5-3
Engine stop switch ...................................3-5
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-3FFinal gear oil ............................................ 6-9
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-24
Fuel ......................................................... 3-8
Fuel cock ................................................. 3-9
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-4
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-7
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-28HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-4
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-30
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-13
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-3
Horn switch ............................................. 3-4IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ........................... 6-12
Ignition circuit cut-off system.................. 3-19
Indicator and warning lights ..................... 3-2KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLight switch.............................................. 3-5
Luggage strap holders ........................... 3-18MMain switch/steering lock ......................... 3-1
Model label .............................................. 9-2
NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-2OOil level warning light ...............................3-2PPart locations............................................. 2-1
Panel, removing and installing..................6-5
Parking.....................................................5-5
Pass switch ..............................................3-4
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .....................................6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1SSafety information ..................................... 1-1
Seats (XVS1100) ...................................3-11
Passenger seat.................................3-11
Rider seat .........................................3-11
Seats (XVS1100A) .................................3-12
Passenger seat.................................3-12
Rider seat .........................................3-13
Shifting .....................................................5-3
Shift pedal (XVS1100)..............................3-6
Shift pedal (XVS1100A) ...........................3-6
Shift points (for Switzerland only) .............5-4
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ......3-15
Sidestand ...............................................3-18
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .......6-24
Spark plugs, checking ..............................6-6
Specifications ...........................................8-1
Speedometer unit.....................................3-3
Starter (choke) lever...............................3-10
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