2009 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 ............3-4
Multi-function meter unit .................3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-10
Handlebar switches ......................3-10
Clutch lever ...................................3-12
Shift pedal .....................................3-12
Brake lever ...................................3-12
Brake pedal ..................................3-13
Fuel tank cap ................................3-13
Fuel ...............................................3-14
Fuel tank breather hose ................3-15
Catalytic converter ........................3-15
Rider seat .....................................3-16
Helmet holder ...............................3-17
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-18
EXUP system ...............................3-19
Sidestand ......................................3-20
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-20
Auxiliary DC connector .................3-22FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
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
ADJUSTMENT................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 6-2
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-3
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-7
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-8
Transfer case oil ........................... 6-11
Air filter element ........................... 6-12
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-12
Valve clearance ............................ 6-12
Tires ............................................. 6-13
Cast wheels .................................. 6-14
Clutch lever .................................. 6-15
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ........................................ 6-15Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-15
Checking the brake and clutch
fluid levels ................................. 6-16
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids ......................................... 6-17
Drive belt slack ............................ 6-18
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-18
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-19
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-19
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-20
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 6-20
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-21
Checking the front fork ................. 6-21
Checking the steering .................. 6-22
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-22
Battery ......................................... 6-22
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-24
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 6-25
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
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-3
3
EAU10681
LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” po-
sition, and then turn it to “LOCK”
while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.To unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
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“”.
NOTICE
ECA11020
Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-wise the battery may discharge.
1. Push.
2. Turn.
1. Push.
2. Turn.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-22
3
EAU38351
Auxiliary DC connector NOTICE
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.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.1. Auxiliary DC connector
2. Auxiliary DC connector capU5C4E3E0.book Page 22 Tuesday, September 16, 2008 10:25 AM

INDEXAAir filter element .................................... 6-12
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-10
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-22
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-28BBattery................................................... 6-22
Brake and clutch fluid levels,
checking ............................................. 6-16
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-17
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-20
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-19
Brake lever ............................................ 3-12
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-13CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-18
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-15
Clutch lever .................................. 3-12, 6-15DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-11
Drive belt slack...................................... 6-18EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-8
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-11
Engine trouble warning light.................... 3-4
EXUP system ........................................ 3-19FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-15
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-21
Fuel ....................................................... 3-14Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-4
Fuel tank breather hose........................ 3-15
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-13
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-24
HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-10
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-25
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-17
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-11IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-20
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-4
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4KKey identification number ....................... 9-1LLicense plate light ................................. 6-28MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-3
Maintenance, emission control system... 6-2
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function meter unit ......................... 3-5NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4PParking ................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-15
Rear suspension, lubricating ................. 6-21
Rider seat .............................................. 3-16SSafety information ................................... 1-1
SELECT switch ..................................... 3-11
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-12
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-18
Sidestand .............................................. 3-20
Sidestand, checking and lubricating...... 6-20
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-7
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-11
Steering, checking................................. 6-22
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-29TTail/brake light ....................................... 6-27
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-12
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-19
Tires ...................................................... 6-13
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Transfer case oil.................................... 6-11
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-29
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-31
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-4
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-27
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-11VValve clearance..................................... 6-12
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