Table Of Contents - Yamaha Venture XVZ13TFT Owner's Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Location of important labels ...........1-5
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments ................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .......................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator and warning lights ............3-2
Speedometer unit ...........................3-4
Cruise control system .....................3-5
Handlebar switches ........................3-7
Clutch lever ....................................3-8
Shift pedal ......................................3-9
Brake lever .....................................3-9
Brake pedal ....................................3-9
Fuel tank cap ................................3-10
Fuel ..............................................3-10
Fuel cock ......................................3-11
Starter (choke) knob .....................3-12
Locking the steering with a
padlock ......................................3-13
Rider seat .....................................3-13
Helmet holders .............................3-14
Sidecases and travel trunk ...........3-14
Adjusting the front fork .................3-16
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-17
Sidestand ..................................... 3-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-19
Auxiliary DC jack and terminals ... 3-21
AUDIO SYSTEM AND CB RADIO ... 4-1
Location of parts ............................ 4-1
Headsets (optional) ........................ 4-2
Control unit .................................... 4-3
Making basic settings .................... 4-4
Making mode settings .................... 4-6
Cassette deck operation ................ 4-9
Radio operation ........................... 4-11
Optional CD changer operation ... 4-15
CB radio operation ....................... 4-16
Auxiliary audio source
operation .................................. 4-20
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 5-1
Pre-operation check list ................. 5-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................ 6-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine ......................................... 6-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 6-2
Shifting ........................................... 6-3
Engine break-in .............................. 6-4
Parking ........................................... 6-5

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR ................................. 7-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ........... 7-1
Owner's tool kit ............................... 7-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-4
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 7-8
Checking the spark plugs ............. 7-11
Canister (for California only) ........ 7-12
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 7-12
Final gear oil ................................. 7-15
Coolant ......................................... 7-16
Cleaning the air filter elements ..... 7-18
Adjusting the carburetors ............. 7-19
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 7-20
Adjusting the valve clearance ...... 7-20
Tires ............................................. 7-20
Cast wheels .................................. 7-22
Accessories and replacement
parts .......................................... 7-23
Clutch lever free play ................... 7-23
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 7-24
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ........................................ 7-24
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 7-25