2006 YAMAHA XV1900A auxiliary battery

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator and warning lights ............3-3
Multi-function meter unit .................3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ...............3-9
Handlebar switches ......................3-10
Clutch lever ...................................3-11
Shift pedal .....................................3-11
Brake lever ...................................3-11
Brake pedal ..................................3-12
Fuel tank cap ................................3-12
Fuel ...............................................3-13
Fuel tank breather hose ................3-14
Catalytic converter ........................3-14
Rider seat .....................................3-14
Helmet holder ...............................3-15
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-16
EXUP system ...............................3-18
Sidestand ......................................3-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-19
Auxiliary DC connector .................3-21PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-2
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-5
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-6
Transfer case oil ............................. 6-9
Air filter element ............................. 6-9
Checking the throttle cable
free play .................................... 6-10
Valve clearance ............................ 6-10
Tires ............................................. 6-10
Cast wheels .................................. 6-13
Clutch lever .................................. 6-13
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ........................................ 6-14
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-14Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels ................................. 6-15
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids ......................................... 6-16
Drive belt slack ............................ 6-16
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-17
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-17
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-18
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-18
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 6-19
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-19
Checking the front fork ................. 6-20
Checking the steering .................. 6-20
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-21
Battery ......................................... 6-21
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-23
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 6-24
Tail/brake light ............................. 6-27
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-27
License plate light ........................ 6-28
Replacing an auxiliary light
bulb ........................................... 6-28
Supporting the motorcycle ........... 6-29
Troubleshooting ........................... 6-29
Troubleshooting chart .................. 6-30U5C4E0E0.book Page 1 Monday, March 13, 2006 10:29 AM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-3
3 To unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
WARNING
EWA10060
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving,
otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident. Make
sure that the vehicle is stopped be-
fore turning the key to “OFF” or“LOCK”.
EAU10941
(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight,
license plate light and auxiliary lights
are on. The hazard lights and turn sig-
nal lights can be turned 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 “”.
CAUTION:
ECA11020
Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-wise the battery may discharge.
EAU11003
Indicator and warning lights
EAU11030
Turn signal indicator lights “” and
“”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
EAU11060
Neutral indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
1. Push.
2. Turn.
1. Neutral indicator light “”
2. Immobilizer system indicator light
3. High beam indicator light “”
4. Right turn signal indicator light “”
5. Left turn signal indicator light “”
6. Engine trouble warning light “”
7. Fuel level warning light “”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-21
3
EAU38350
Auxiliary DC connector A 12-V accessory connected to the
auxiliary DC connector under the rider
seat can be used when the key is in the
“ON” position.CAUTION:
ECA15310
The accessory connected to the
auxiliary DC connector should not
be used with the engine turned off,
and the load must never exceed 36
W (3 A), otherwise the battery maydischarge.
WARNING
EWA12531
To prevent electrical shock or short-
circuiting, make sure that the cap is
installed when the auxiliary DC con-nector is not being used.
1. Auxiliary DC connector
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INDEXAAir filter element ...................................... 6-9
Anti-theft alarm (optional)........................ 3-9
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-21
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-28BBattery................................................... 6-21
Brake and clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-15
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-16
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-18
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-18
Brake lever ............................................ 3-11
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-12CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-17
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-14
Clutch lever .................................. 3-11, 6-13DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-10
Drive belt slack...................................... 6-16EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-6
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-10
Engine trouble warning light.................... 3-4
EXUP system ........................................ 3-18FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-14
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-20
Fuel ....................................................... 3-13Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-4
Fuel tank breather hose........................ 3-14
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-12
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-23
HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-10
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-10
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-24
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-15
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-10IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-19
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-4
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-3KKey identification number ....................... 9-1LLicense plate light ................................. 6-28MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function meter unit ......................... 3-5NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-3PParking ................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ..................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2
RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-14
Rear suspension, lubricating ................. 6-19
Rider seat .............................................. 3-14SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-11
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-16
Sidestand .............................................. 3-18
Sidestand, checking and lubricating...... 6-19
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-5
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-10
Steering, checking................................. 6-20
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-29TTail/brake light ....................................... 6-27
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-10
Throttle grip and cable, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-17
Tires ...................................................... 6-10
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Transfer case oil...................................... 6-9
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-29
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-30
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-3
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-27
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-10VValve clearance..................................... 6-10
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1
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