2002 YAMAHA XVS650 Owners Manual

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CAUTION:@ Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
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Fuel cock The fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetors while also filter-
ing it.
The fuel cock lever positions are ex-
plained as follo

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Starter (choke) knob “”Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by
the starter (choke).
Move the knob in direct

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Seats (XVS650)Passenger seat
To remove the passenger seatRemove the nut, and then pull the pas-
senger seat up.To install the passenger seat
Insert the

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Seats (XVS650A)Passenger seat 
To remove the passenger seatRemove the bolt, and then pull the pas-
senger seat up.To install the passenger seat
Insert

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To install the rider seat
1. Insert the projection on the front of
the rider seat into the holder as
shown, place the seat in the origi-
nal position, and then

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To open the storage compartment
1. Slide the lock cover open, insert
the key into the lock, and then turn
it clockwise.
2. Pull the storage compartment cov-
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Adjusting the shock absorber 
assembly This shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring.
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CAUTION:@ Never attemp