Table Of Contents - Yamaha XV17ATMV(C) Road Star Owner's Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Location of important labels ...........1-5
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-3
Controls and instruments ................2-5
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .......................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator and warning lights ............3-2
Speedometer unit ...........................3-3
Self-diagnosis device .....................3-3
Fuel gauge .....................................3-4
Clock ..............................................3-4
Handlebar switches ........................3-5
Clutch lever ....................................3-6
Shift pedal ......................................3-6
Brake lever .....................................3-6
Brake pedal ....................................3-7
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-7
Fuel ................................................3-8
Fuel cock ........................................3-9
Starter (choke) knob .....................3-10
Locking the steering with a
padlock ......................................3-10
Rider seat .....................................3-10
Helmet holder ...............................3-11
Windshield
[XV17ATV(C)/XV17ATMV(C)]....3-12
Saddlebags [XV17ATV(C)] .......... 3-13
Sidecases [XV17ATMV(C)] .......... 3-13
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly .................................. 3-14
Sidestand ..................................... 3-16
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-17
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list ................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................ 5-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine ......................................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 5-2
Shifting ........................................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .......... 6-1
Owner's tool kit .............................. 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing the
panel ........................................... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs .............. 6-8
Canister (for California only) ........ 6-10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-10
Transfer case oil ........................... 6-13
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-15
Carburetor .................................... 6-16
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-17
Valve clearance ............................ 6-17
Tires (For spoke wheel model) ..... 6-17
Tires (For cast wheel models) ..... 6-19
Spoke wheels ............................... 6-22
Cast wheels .................................. 6-22
Accessories and replacement
parts .......................................... 6-22
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-23
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-24
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ........................................ 6-25
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-25
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-26
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-27
Drive belt slack ............................. 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ............... 6-29