2008 YAMAHA XT660X auxiliary battery

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
3-3
3To unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
WARNING
EWA10060
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving,
otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident. Make
sure that the vehicle is stopped be-
fore turning the key to “OFF” or“LOCK”.
EAU33001
(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight
and auxiliary light are on. The hazard
lights and turn signal lights can be
turned on, but all other electrical sys-
tems are off. The key can be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “”.
CAUTION:
ECA11020
Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-wise the battery may discharge.
EAU11003
Indicator and warning lights
EAU11020
Turn signal indicator light “”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left or
right.
EAU11060
Neutral indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
1. Push.
2. Turn.
1. Engine trouble warning light “”
2. Turn signal indicator light “”
3. Fuel level warning light “”
4. High beam indicator light “”
5. Neutral indicator light “”
6. Coolant temperature warning light “”
7. Immobilizer system indicator light “”
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
XT660R 225.0 mm (8.86 in)
XT660X 200.0 mm (7.87 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (monocross)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
XT660R 200.0 mm (7.87 in)
XT660X 191.0 mm (7.52 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
GT9B-4Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.0 Ah
Headlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 55 W/60.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W × 1
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 1
Meter lighting:
EL
Neutral indicator light:
LED
High beam indicator light:
LED
Turn signal indicator light:
LED
Fuel level warning light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
Immobilizer system indicator light:
LED
Fuses:Main fuse:
30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
20.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Parking lighting fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
7.5 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
10.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
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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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