Table Of Contents - Yamaha XP500A Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS ............................................. 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION .................. 2-1
Further safe-riding points ................ 2-5
DESCRIPTION .................................. 3-1
Left view .......................................... 3-1
Right view ........................................ 3-2
Controls and instruments................. 3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ....................................... 4-1
Immobilizer system ......................... 4-1
Main switch/steering lock ................ 4-2
Indicator and warning lights ............ 4-3
Speedometer .................................. 4-4
Fuel gauge ...................................... 4-4
Coolant temperature gauge ............ 4-5
Multi-function display ...................... 4-6
Handlebar switches ...................... 4-10
Front brake lever .......................... 4-12
Rear brake lever ........................... 4-12
Rear brake lock lever .................... 4-13
Fuel tank cap ................................ 4-14
Fuel ............................................... 4-15
Catalytic converter ........................ 4-16
Seat .............................................. 4-16
Adjusting the rider backrest .......... 4-17
Helmet holder ............................... 4-18
Storage compartments ................. 4-18
Rear view mirrors ......................... 4-20
Shock absorber assembly ............ 4-20
Sidestand ..................................... 4-21
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 4-21
FOR YOUR SAFETY -
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 6-1
Starting the engine ......................... 6-1
Starting off ...................................... 6-2
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 6-2
Braking ........................................... 6-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 6-3
Engine break-in .............................. 6-4
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 panels ..... 7-7
Checking the spark plugs ............. 7-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 7-11
Chain drive oil .............................. 7-14
Coolant ......................................... 7-15
Replacing the air filter element .... 7-17
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-17
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 7-18
Valve clearance ........................... 7-18
Tires ............................................. 7-19
Cast wheels ................................. 7-20
Checking the front and rear brake
lever free play ........................... 7-21
Adjusting the rear brake lock lever
cable ......................................... 7-21
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 7-22
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-23
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-24
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-24
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .............................. 7-25
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 7-25
Checking the front fork ................. 7-26
Checking the steering .................. 7-27
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-27
Battery .......................................... 7-27
Replacing the fuses ..................... 7-29
Replacing the headlight bulb ....... 7-30
Tail/brake light .............................. 7-31
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 7-31