2005 Yamaha Motorsports Virago 250 Owners Manual - Page 7
2005 Yamaha Motorsports Virago 250 Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 ...3-1 Indicator lights ...3-1 Speedometer unit ...3-2 Handlebar switches ...3-2 Clutch lever ...3-3 Shift pedal ...3-4 Brake lever ...3-4 Brake pedal ...3-4 Fuel tank cap ...3-5 Fuel ...3-5 Fuel cock ...3-6 Starter (choke) lever ...3-7 Steering lock ...3-8 Rider seat ...3-8 Helmet holder ...3-9 Adjusting the shock absorber assemblies ...3-9 Sidestand ...3-10 Ignition circuit cut-off system ...3-11 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 ...5-2 Engine break-in ...5-4 Parking ...5-4 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 Engine oil and oil filter element ...6-10 Cleaning the air filter element ...6-13 Adjusting the carburetor ...6-14 Adjusting the throttle cable free play ...6-15 Adjusting the valve clearance ...6-15 Tires ...6-15 Spoke wheels ...6-17 Accessories and replacement parts ...6-17 Adjusting the clutch lever free play ...6-18 Adjusting the brake lever free play ...6-19 Adjusting the brake pedal position and free play ...6-20 Adjusting the rear brake light switch ...6-21 Checking the front brake pads and rear brake shoes ...6-21 Checking the front brake fluid level ...6-22 Changing the brake fluid ...6-23 Drive chain slack ...6-23 Lubricating the drive chain ...6-25 Checking and lubricating the cables ...6-26 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ...6-26 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals ...6-26 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ...6-27 Checking and lubricating the sidestand ...6-27 Lubricating the swingarm pivots ...6-27 Checking the front fork ...6-28 Checking the steering ...6-28 Checking the wheel bearings ...6-29