2008 YAMAHA XVS1300A clock

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CAUTION:
ECA10640
Do not use a fuse of a higher amper-
age rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive damage to
the electrical system and possibly afire.
4. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
5. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
1. Main fuse
2. Fuse box
3. Fuel injection system fuse
4. Fuel injection system spare fuse
1. Signaling system fuse
2. Ignition fuse
3. Parking lighting fuse
4. Radiator fan fuse
5. Backup fuse (for odometer, clock and immo-
bilizer system)
6. Headlight fuse
7. Spare fuse
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
50.0 A
Headlight fuse:
20.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
15.0 A
Parking lighting fuse:
10.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
10.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
20.0 A
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EAU24131
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb 1. Remove the tail/brake light lens by
removing the screws.
2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screws.CAUTION:
ECA10680
Do not overtighten the screws, oth-erwise the lens may break.
EAU24210
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb 1. Remove the turn signal lens by re-
moving the screws.
2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screws.CAUTION:
ECA10680
Do not overtighten the screws, oth-erwise the lens may break.
EAU42482
Replacing the license plate
light bulb 1. Remove the license plate light cov-
er by removing the bolts.
2. Pull the license plate light unit up
as shown.
1. Screw
1. Screw
1. License plate light cover
2. Bolt
1. License plate light unit
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6 3. Remove the license plate light
socket (together with the bulb) by
turning it counterclockwise, and
then pulling it out.
4. Remove the defective bulb by pull-
ing it out from the socket.
5. Insert a new bulb into the socket.6. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by pushing it in and turning it
clockwise until it stops.
7. Place the license plate light unit in
the original position, and then in-
stall the license plate light cover by
installing the bolts.
EAU42870
Replacing the auxiliary light
bulb If the auxiliary light bulb burns out, re-
place it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit. (See
page 6-28.)
2. Remove the auxiliary light socket
(together with the coupler) by turn-
ing the socket counterclockwise.
3. Remove the defective bulb by pull-
ing it out.
1. License plate light bulb socket
1. License plate light bulb
1. Auxiliary light bulb socket
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64. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the auxiliary light socket (to-
gether with the coupler) by push-
ing it in and turning it clockwise.
6. Install the headlight unit.
EAU24350
Supporting the motorcycle Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other maintenance
requiring the motorcycle to stand up-
right. Check that the motorcycle is in a
stable and level position before starting
any maintenance. A strong wooden
box can be placed under the engine for
added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle
by using a motorcycle stand or, if
an additional motorcycle stand is
not available, by placing a jack un-
der the frame in front of the rear
wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the
ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placinga jack either under each side of the
frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
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6 Engine overheating
WARNING
EWAT1040


Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.


Place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the de-
tent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hissing sound has stopped, press down on the capwhile turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
NOTE:If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended coolantas soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See NOTE.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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