Table Of Contents - Yamaha 2011 Star XV250A Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS .............................................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................2-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................3-1
Left view ..........................................3-1
Right view ........................................3-2
Controls and instruments.................3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .......................................4-1
Main switch .....................................4-1
Indicator lights ................................4-1
Speedometer unit ...........................4-2
Handlebar switches ........................4-2
Clutch lever .....................................4-4
Shift pedal .......................................4-4
Brake lever .....................................4-4
Brake pedal ....................................4-5
Fuel tank cap ..................................4-5
Fuel .................................................4-6
Fuel cock ........................................4-7
Starter (choke) lever .......................4-8
Steering lock ...................................4-8
Rider seat .......................................4-9
Helmet holder .................................4-9
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................4-10
Sidestand ......................................4-10
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........4-11
FOR YOUR SAFETY -
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 6-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine ......................................... 6-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 6-2
Shifting ........................................... 6-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 6-3
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 7-1
Owner's tool kit ............................... 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-4
Removing and installing
the panel ..................................... 7-8
Checking the spark plugs ............... 7-8
Engine oil and oil filter element .... 7-10
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 7-12
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 7-14
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-14
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 7-15
Valve clearance ........................... 7-15
Tires ............................................. 7-16
Spoke wheels .............................. 7-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 7-18
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 7-19
Adjusting the brake pedal height
and free play ............................. 7-20
Brake light switches ..................... 7-21
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ...................... 7-21
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-22
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-23
Drive chain slack .......................... 7-23
Cleaning and lubricating
the drive chain .......................... 7-25
Checking and lubricating
the cables ................................. 7-26
Checking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable ......... 7-26
Checking and lubricating
the brake and shift pedals ........ 7-26
Checking and lubricating
the brake and clutch levers ...... 7-27
Checking and lubricating
the sidestand ............................ 7-28
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 7-28
Checking the front fork ................. 7-28
Checking the steering .................. 7-29