2008 YAMAHA XT660X alarm

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY 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
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator and warning lights ............3-3
Multi-function display ......................3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ...............3-7
Handlebar switches ........................3-7
Clutch lever .....................................3-9
Shift pedal .......................................3-9
Brake lever .....................................3-9
Brake pedal ..................................3-10
Fuel tank cap ................................3-10
Fuel ...............................................3-11
Catalytic converter ........................3-12
Seat ..............................................3-12
Storage compartment ...................3-13
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-13
Sidestand ......................................3-14
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-15
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS..............4-1
Pre-operation check list ..................4-2OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-2
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 6-5
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-9
Engine oil and oil filter element .... 6-10
Coolant ......................................... 6-13
Replacing the air filter element and
cleaning the check hose ........... 6-16
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-17
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-18
Tires ............................................. 6-18
Spoke wheels ............................... 6-21
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-21
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ........................................ 6-22Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-22
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-23
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-24
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain ......................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-27
Lubricating the brake pedal ......... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 6-28
Checking the front fork ................. 6-29
Checking the steering .................. 6-29
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-30
Battery ......................................... 6-30
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-32
Replacing the headlight bulb ....... 6-33
Replacing a turn signal light bulb
or the tail/brake light bulb ......... 6-34
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb .. 6-35
Supporting the motorcycle ........... 6-35
Front wheel .................................. 6-36
Rear wheel ................................... 6-37
Troubleshooting ........................... 6-39
Troubleshooting charts ................ 6-40U5VKE1E0.book Page 1 Tuesday, July 18, 2006 1:00 PM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-7
3key and both standard keys to a
Yamaha dealer and have the stan-
dard keys re-registered.
If the multi-function display indicates
any error codes, note the code number,
and then have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.
EAU12331
Anti-theft alarm (optional) This model can be equipped with an
optional anti-theft alarm by a Yamaha
dealer. Contact a Yamaha dealer for
more information.
EAU12347
Handlebar switches Left1. Pass switch “”
2. Dimmer switch “/”
3. Turn signal switch “/”
4. Horn switch “”
5. Hazard switch “”
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INDEX
AAir filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-16
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ....................... 3-7
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-35BBattery .................................................. 6-30
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-27
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-23
Brake lever ............................................. 3-9
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-10
Brake pedal, lubricating ........................ 6-28CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-27
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-12
Clutch lever............................................. 3-9
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-21
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light.......... 3-4
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing ............................................... 6-5DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-8
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-26
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-24EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-17
Engine oil and oil filter element............. 6-10
Engine stop switch.................................. 3-8
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-22
Front fork, checking...............................6-29
Fuel ....................................................... 3-11
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light............................ 3-4
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-10
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-32HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-7
Hazard switch.......................................... 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-33
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ............................................. 3-8IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-15
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-4
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-3KKey identification number ........................ 9-1MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Model label .............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display...............................3-5NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-3PParking ....................................................5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-8
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ......................................................6-2Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2
RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-22SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-12
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-9
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-13
Sidestand .............................................. 3-14
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ..... 6-28
Spark plug, checking .............................. 6-9
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-8
Steering, checking ................................ 6-29
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment ........................... 3-13
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-35TThrottle cable free play, checking ......... 6-18
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-27
Tires ...................................................... 6-18
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-39
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-40
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-3
Turn signal light bulb or tail/brake light
bulb, replacing .................................... 6-34
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-8VVehicle identification number .................. 9-1
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