2013 YAMAHA XV1900A checking oil

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 lights and warning lights ..............................3-4
Multi-function meter unit .................3-5
Handlebar switches ......................3-10
Clutch lever ...................................3-11
Shift pedal .....................................3-12
Brake lever ...................................3-12
Brake pedal ..................................3-12
Fuel tank cap ................................3-13
Fuel ...............................................3-13
Fuel tank breather/ overflow hose ............................3-15
Catalytic converter ........................3-15
Rider seat .....................................3-16
Helmet holder ...............................3-16
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ...................................3-17
EXUP system ...............................3-19
Sidestand ......................................3-19
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-20 Auxiliary DC connector ................. 3-22
FOR 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 ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-9
Transfer case oil ........................... 6-12
Air filter element ........................... 6-12
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................. 6-13
Valve clearance ............................ 6-13
Tires ............................................. 6-13
Cast wheels .................................. 6-15
Clutch lever .................................. 6-15 Checking the brake
lever free play ........................... 6-16
Brake light switches ..................... 6-16
Checking the front and rear brake pads ................................ 6-17
Checking the brake and clutch fluid levels ...................... 6-17
Changing the brake and
clutch fluids ............................... 6-19
Drive belt slack ............................ 6-19
Checking and lubricating the cables ................................. 6-20
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-20
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals .............. 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-21
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............................ 6-22
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-22
Checking the front fork ................. 6-23
Checking the steering .................. 6-23
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-24
Battery ......................................... 6-24
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-25
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 6-26
Tail/brake light ............................. 6-29
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ................................... 6-29
License plate light ........................ 6-29U1CRE2E0.book Page 1 Monday, September 17, 2012 9:05 AM

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-11
6
TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.10. Install the new oil filter cartridgewith an oil filter wrench, and then
tighten it to the specified torque
with a torque wrench. 11. Install the engine oil drain bolts
and their new gasket, and then
tighten the bolts to the specified
torques. 12. Pour only 2.5 L (2.6 US qt,
2.2 Imp.qt) of the specified amount
of recommended engine oil
through the filler hole, insert the
dipstick, and then tighten the oil fill-
er cap.
13. Start the engine, rev it several times, and then turn it off.
14. Remove the engine oil filler cap, and then gradually fill the oil tank
with the remaining oil quantity
while regularly checking the oil lev-
el on the dipstick.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.
1. O-ring
1. Oil filter cartridge
2. Torque wrench
Tightening torque:Oil filter cartridge:17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Tightening torques: Engine oil drain bolt A (crankcase):32 Nm (3.2 m·kgf, 23 ft·lbf)
Engine oil drain bolt B (crankcase): 32 Nm (3.2 m·kgf, 23 ft·lbf)
Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank):
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf)
Recommended engine oil:See page 8-1.
Oil quantity: Without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment: 4.10 L (4.33 US qt, 3.61 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
4.90 L (5.18 US qt, 4.31 Imp.qt)
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6-12
6
NOTICE
ECA15080
●
In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.
●
Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the oil tank.
15. Install the engine oil filler cap.
16. Start the engine, and then let it idlefor several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
17. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
18. Install the rider seat.
EAU20051
Transfer case oil The transfer case must be checked for
oil leakage before each ride. If any
leakage is found, have a Yamaha deal-
er check and repair the vehicle. In addi-
tion, the transfer case oil level should
be checked and the oil must be
changed by a Yamaha dealer at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
EAU36764
Air filter element The air filter element must be replaced
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Have a Yamaha dealer replace the air
filter element.
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6-20
65. If the drive belt slack is incorrect,
have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
EAU23095
Checking and lubricating the
cables The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubricat-
ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
WARNING! Damage to the outer housing of cables may result in in-
ternal rusting and cause interfer-
ence with cable movement. Replace
damaged cables as soon as possi-
ble to prevent unsafe conditions.[EWA10711] EAU49920
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should
be checked before each ride. In addi-
tion, the cable should be lubricated by a
Yamaha dealer at the intervals speci- fied in the periodic maintenance chart.
Recommended lubricant: Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube or
engine oil
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6-23
6
EAU51950
Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
Check the front fork for damage and ex-
cessive oil leakage.
To check the operation1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoid injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10751]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10590
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
EAU23283
Checking the steering Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.1. Place a stand under the engine to raise the front wheel off the
ground. (See page 6-30 for more
information.) WARNING! To
avoid injury, securely support
the vehicle so there is no danger
of it falling over.
[EWA10751]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steering.
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INDEX
AAir filter element.................................... 6-12
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-22
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-30BBattery .................................................. 6-24
Brake and clutch fluid levels, checking ............................................. 6-17
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-19
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ..................... 6-21
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-21
Brake lever ........................................... 3-12
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-16
Brake light switches .............................. 6-16
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-12CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-20
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-15
Clutch lever.................................. 3-11, 6-15DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-10
Drive belt slack ..................................... 6-19EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-9
Engine stop switch................................ 3-11
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4
EXUP system ....................................... 3-19FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-17
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-23 Fuel ....................................................... 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light............................ 3-4
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......... 3-15
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-13
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-25
HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-10
Hazard switch........................................ 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-26
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-16
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 ........... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights ........... 3-4LLicense plate light .................................6-29MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic..... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ... 6-3
Matte color, caution .................................7-1
Model label .............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit .......................... 3-5NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4PParking ....................................................5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
RRear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-22
Rider seat ............................................. 3-16SSafety information ................................... 1-1
SELECT switch ..................................... 3-11
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-12
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-17
Sidestand .............................................. 3-19
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ..... 6-22
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-8
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-11
Steering, checking ................................ 6-23
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-30TTail/brake light ...................................... 6-29
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-20
Throttle grip free play, checking............ 6-13
Tires ...................................................... 6-13
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Transfer case oil ................................... 6-12
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-31
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-32
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-4
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-29
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-10VValve clearance .................................... 6-13
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1
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