Table Of Contents - Yamaha VT500A Service Manual

Table of Contents

Notice2
Exploded Diagram3
Illustrated Symbols4
Index5
Chapter 1. General Information6
Machine Identification7
Frame Serial Number7
Engine Serial Number7
Important Information8
Preparation For Removal And Disassembly8
All Replacement Parts9
Gaskets, Oil Seals And O-Rings9
Lock Washers/Plates And Cotter Pins9
Bearings And Oil Seals9
Circlips10
Special Tools10
For Engine Service11
For Power Train Service12
For Electrical Service13
Chapter 2. Periodic Inspections And Adjustments14
Periodic Maintenance Table16
Spark Plugs18
Standard Spark Plug18
Oil Pump19
Air Bleeding19
Cable Adjustment20
Fuel Line Inspection21
Cooling System21
Coolant Replacement21
Carburetor Synchronization27
Engine Idle Speed Adjustment28
Throttle Cable Adjustment28
Throttle Override System Check29
Starter Cable Adjustment29
Exhaust System Inspection30
Drive V-Belt31
Power Train31
Engagement Speed Check33
Parking Brake Pad Inspection33
Parking Brake Adjustment33
Brake Fluid Level Inspection34
Brake Pad Inspection34
Brake Hose Inspection35
Hydraulic Brake System35
Drive Chain36
Oil Replacement37
Track Tension Adjustment38
Slide Runner Inspection39
Ski/Ski Runner40
Steering System40
Free Play Check40
Toe Out Adjustment40
Lubrication41
Front And Rear Suspension42
Electrical43
Headlight Beam Adjustment43
Tuning44
Carburetor Tuning44
Carburetor Tuning Data45
Mid-Range And High Speed Tuning45
Guide For Carburetion47
Low Speed Tuning49
Pilot Mixture Screw Effects49
Clutch Tuning58
Gear Selection58
High Altitude Tuning61
Front Suspension62
Spring Preload62
Damping Force63
Rear Suspension63
Chapter 3. Chassis66
Steering67
Installation70
Ski72
Chapter 4. Power Train79
Primary Sheave And Drive V-Belt80
Primary Sheave Disassembly81
Secondary Sheave88
Secondary Sheave Remoavl88
Drive Chain Housing93
With Reverse Model95
Jackshaft98
Brake100
Caliper Assembly106
Slide Rail Suspension109
Front Axle And Track116
Chapter 5. Engine119
Engine Assembly120
Cylinder Head And Cylinder122
Oil Pump, Crankcase And Crankshaft132
Cdi Magneto139
Recoil Starter144
Chapter 6. Cooling System150
Heat Exchanger151
Water Pump154
Chapter 7. Carburetion159
Fuel Level Adjustment171
Fuel Pump174
Chapter 8. Electrical177
Switch Inspection180
Inspecting A Switch Shown In The Manual180
Electrical Starting System181
Starter Motor Does Not Operate183
Troubleshooting183
Starter Motor185
Charging System188
Battery Is Not Charged190
Ignition System192
No Spark Or Wear Spark195
Spark Plug Cap196
Ignition Coil196
Source Coil197
Throttle Override System (T.o.r.s.)198
Handlebar Switch (Right)199
Carburetor Switch200
Lighting System201
Headlight Beam Switch205
Signal System207
Brake Light Does Not Come On210
Thermo Sensor215
Oil Level Switch216
Grip Warmer System218
Grip And Thumb Warmer Coil223
Circuit Diagram225
E.c.c. Test Lead226
Names Of Components227
Function Of Components228
Maintenance Procedure229
Fault Location Table230
Atmospheric Pressure Sensor Inspection232
Air Temperature Sensor Inspection233
Chapter 9. Specifications236
General Specifications237
General Torque Specifications Definition Of Units256
Cable Routing257
Chapter 10. Optional Kit263
Reverse Gear Kit264
Starter Motor Kit271
Color Code275
Wiring Diagram278