Service Rules; Abbreviation; Model Identification - Honda VT750C2 Shadow Spirit Service Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
SERVICE RULES
1. Use genuine Honda or Honda-recommended parts and lubricants or their equivalents. Parts that don't meet Honda's
design specifications may cause damage to the motorcycle.
2. Use the special tools designed for this product to avoid damage and incorrect assembly.
3. Use only metric tools when servicing the motorcycle. Metric bolts, nuts and screws are not interchangeable with
English fasteners.
4. Install new gaskets, a-rings, cotter pins, and lock plates when reassembling.
5. When tightening bolts or nuts, begin with the larger diameter or inner bolt first. Then tighten to the specified torque
diagonally in incremental steps unless a particular sequence is specified.
6. Clean parts in cleaning solvent upon disassembly. Lubricate any sliding surfaces before reassembly.
7. After reassembly, check all parts for proper installation and operation.
8. Route all electrical wires as shown in the Cable and Harness Routing (page 1-22).
ABBREVIAl"ION
Throughout this manual, the following abbreviations are used to identify the respective parts or systems.
Abbrev. tenn
Full tenn
SE valve Starting Enrichment valve
TP sensor
Throttle Position sensor
EOP switch Engine Oil Pressure switch
VS sensor Vehicle Speed sensor
ICM Ignition Control Module
CAV control valve Carburetor Air Vent control valve
PAIR Pulsed Secondary Air Injection
EVAP Evaporative Emission
ECT sensor Engine Coolant Temperature sensor
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
1-2