Periodic Maintenance; Introduction; Periodic Maintenance Chart For The Emission Control System; General Maintenance And Lubrication Chart - Yamaha Star XVS13AA(C) 2011 Service Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

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INTRODUCTION

This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended checks and adjustments. If
followed, these preventive maintenance procedures will ensure more reliable vehicle operation, a long-
er service life and reduce the need for costly overhaul work. This information applies to vehicles already
in service as well as to new vehicles that are being prepared for sale. All service technicians should be
familiar with this entire chapter.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART FOR THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

TIP
• From 24000 mi (37000 km) or 36 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 8000 mi
(13000 km) or 12 months.
• Items marked with an asterisk require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer
perform the service.
No. ITEM
• Check fuel hoses for cracks or
1 * Fuel line damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check condition.
• Adjust gap and clean.
2 Spark plugs
• Replace every 8000 mi
(13000 km) or 12 months.
• Check and adjust valve clear-
3 * Valve clearance ance when engine is cold.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Check breather hose for
4 * Crankcase
cracks or damage.
breather system
• Replace if necessary.
5 * Fuel injection • Adjust synchronization.
• Check for leakage.
• Tighten if necessary.
6 * Exhaust system
• Replace gasket(s) if neces-
sary.
Evaporative emis-
• Check control system for
sion control sys-
7 * damage.
tem (for California
• Replace if necessary.
only)
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART

TIP
• From 24000 mi (37000 km) or 36 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 8000 mi
(13000 km) or 12 months.
• Items marked with an asterisk require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer
perform the service.
INITIAL
600 mi
ROUTINE
(1000 km)
or
1 month
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
ODOMETER READINGS
8000 mi 12000 mi
4000 mi
(13000 (19000
(7000 km)
km) km)
or
or or
6 months
12 months 18 months
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Replace.
Every 16000 mi (25000 km)
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16000 mi 20000 mi
(25000 (31000
km) km)
or or
24 months 30 months
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Replace.
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