Yamaha virago xv250t User Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION  ..................1-1

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 

Sidestand .....................................3-10
Ignition circuit cut-off system  ........3-11

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS..............4-1

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT 
RIDING POINTS ................................ 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 

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 

Adjusting the valve clearance  ...... 6-15
Tires ............................................. 6-15
Spoke wheels  .............................. 6-17

Changing the brake fluid  .............. 6-23
Drive chain slack  .......................... 6-23
Lubricating the drive chain  ........... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the 

Lubricating the swingarm pivots  ... 6-27
Checking the front fork  ................. 6-28
Checking the steering  .................. 6-28
Checking the wheel bearings  ....... 6-29

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