2008 YAMAHA XT660Z clock

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION.....................1-1
Safe riding .........................................1-1
Protective apparel .............................1-2
Modifications .....................................1-2
Loading and accessories ..................1-2
Gasoline and exhaust gas ................1-4
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
Tachometer .......................................3-6
Tripmeter and tachometer modes .....3-6
Clock mode .......................................3-7
Fuel meter .........................................3-7
Self-diagnosis devices ......................3-7
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .................3-8
Handlebar switches ...........................3-9
Clutch lever .....................................3-10
Shift pedal .......................................3-10
Brake lever ......................................3-11
Brake pedal .....................................3-11 Fuel tank cap ..................................3-11
Fuel .................................................3-12
Fuel tank breather hose ..................3-13
Catalytic converter ..........................3-13
Seat .................................................3-14
Adjusting the front fork ....................3-15
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ..................................3-16
Sidestand ........................................3-17
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..........3-17
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...............4-1
Pre-operation check list ....................4-2
OPERATION 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 the cowling and panels..................................6-8 Checking the spark plug ...................6-8
Engine oil and oil filter element.........6-9
Coolant ............................................6-12
Replacing the air filter element
and cleaning the check hose ..... 6-14
Checking the engine idling speed ...6-15
Checking the throttle cable free play ...................................6-16
Valve clearance ...............................6-16
Tires ................................................6-16
Spoke wheels..................................6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ...................................6-20
Checking the front and rear brake pads ...............................6-21
Checking the brake fluid level .........6-22
Changing the brake fluid .................6-23
Drive chain slack .............................6-23
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ................................6-25
Checking and lubricating the cables .......................................6-25
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ..............6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............6-26
Lubricating the brake pedal ............6-27
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ..................................6-27

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Multi-function display
1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Odometer
4. Tripmeters/Fuel reserve tripmeter
5. Clock
6. Fuel meter
7. “RESET” button
8. “SELECT” button
EWA12311
WARNING0
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
multi-function display.
The multi-function display is equipped
with the following:
●a speedometer (which shows the
riding speed)
●a digital tachometer (which shows
engine r/min)
●an odometer (which shows the to-
tal distance traveled)
●two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were
last set to zero)
●a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled since
the bottom segment of the fuel
meter started flashing)
●a clock
●a fuel meter
●a self-diagnosis device
NOTE:
●Be sure to turn the key to "ON"
before using the "SELECT" and
"RESET" buttons.
●For the U.K. only: To switch the
speedometer and odometer/trip-
meter displays between kilome-
ters and miles, push the "SE-
LECT" and "RESET" buttons
together and turn the key to "ON".
When the digits start flashing,
push the "SELECT" button to
choose kilometers or miles.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Clock mode
1. Clock
2. “SELECT” button
3. “RESET” button
NOTE:
The clock is displayed even when the
key is turned to "OFF".
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o set the clock:
1. Push the "SELECT" button for atleast four seconds.
2. When the hour digits start flash- ing, push the "RESET" button to
set the hours.
3. Push the "SELECT" button, and the minute digits will start flashing.
4. Push the "RESET" button to set the minutes.
5. Push the "SELECT" button and then release it to start the clock.
Fuel meter
1. Fuel meter
With the key in the "ON" position, the
fuel meter indicates the amount of fuel
in the fuel tank. When the key is turned
to "ON", all of the display segments of
the fuel meter will appear one after the
other and then disappear in order to
test the electrical circuit. The display
segments of the fuel meter disappear
towards "E" (Empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When only one segment is
left near "E" (Empty), refuel as soon
as possible.
NOTE:
This fuel meter is equipped with a self-
diagnosis system. If the electrical circuit
is defective, all the segments will start
flashing. If this occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the electrical circuit.
Self-diagnosis devices
1. Engine trouble warning light “ U”
2. Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
This model is equipped with a self-di-
agnosis device for various electrical
circuits.
If any of those circuits are defective,
the engine trouble warning light will
start flashing. If this occurs, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
This model is also equipped with a
self-diagnosis device for the immobi-
lizer system.
If any of the immobilizer system cir-
cuits are defective, the immobilizer
system indicator light will start flash-
ing.
If this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Brake lever
1. Brake lever
2. Position adjusting dial
3. Arrow mark
4. Distance
The brake lever is located at the right
handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the han-
dlebar grip.
The brake lever is equipped with a po-
sition adjusting dial. To adjust the dis-
tance between the brake lever and the
handlebar grip, turn the adjusting dial
while holding the lever pushed away
from the handlebar grip. Make sure
that the appropriate setting on the ad-
justing dial is aligned with the “˙”
mark on the brake lever.

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Brake pedal
1. Brake pedal
The brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake pedal.

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Fuel tank cap
1. Lock cover
2. Open
To open the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in-
sert the key into the lock, and then turn
it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be re-
leased and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.

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To close the fuel tank cap 1. Push the fuel tank cap into posi- tion with the key inserted in the
lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position, remove it,
and then close the lock cover.
NOTE:
The fuel tank cap cannot be closed
unless the key is in the lock. In addi-
tion, the key cannot be removed if the
cap is not properly closed and locked.
EWA11090
WARNING0
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed before riding.

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Fuel
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
Make sure that there is sufficient fuel
in the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bot-
tom of the filler tube as shown.
EWA10880
WARNING0
• Do not overfill the fuel tank,otherwise it may overflow when
the fuel warms up and expands.
• Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.

ECA10070CAUTION:
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted sur-
faces or plastic parts.
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Recommended fuel: PREMIUM UNLEADED
GASOLINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity: 23.0 L (6.07 US gal) (5.05 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount (when the fuel
level warning light comes on): 6.7 L (1.77 US gal) (1.47 Imp.gal)

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To install the seat
1. Projections
2. Seat holders
1. Insert the projections on the front of the seat into the seat holders.
2. Push the rear of the seat down.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seat is properly se-
cured before riding.

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Seat
To remove the seat
1. Seat lock
2. Unlock
1. Insert the key into the lock, and then turn it counterclockwise.
2. Pull the seat off.

ECA10700CAUTION:
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.
●Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
●Never park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
●Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.

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ECA10640CAUTION:
Do not use a fuse of a higher am-
perage rating than recommended
to avoid causing extensive damage
to the electrical system and possi-
bly a fire.
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
1. Parking lighting fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. Ignition fuse
5. Electronic fuel injection fuse
6. Radiator fan fuse
7. Backup fuse
8. Reserve fuses
The main fuse and fuse box are locat-
ed under the seat. (See page 6-31.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.

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Specified fuses:
Main fuse:30 A
Parking lighting fuse: 10 A
Signalling system fuse: 10 A
Headlight fuse: 20 A
Ignition fuse: 10 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 10 A
Radiator fan fuse: 7.5 A
Backup fuse (for odometer,
clock and immobilizer): 10 A

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ECA10650CAUTION:
Take care not to damage the fol-
lowing parts:
●Headlight bulb • Do not touch the glass part
of the headlight bulb to keep
it free from oil, otherwise the
transparency of the glass,
the luminosity of the bulb,
and the bulb life will be ad-
versely affected. Thoroughly
clean off any dirt and finger-
prints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with
alcohol or thinner.
●Headlight lens
• Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the head-
light lens.
• Do not use a headlight bulb
of a wattage higher than
specified.
4. Connect the coupler, and then in- stall the headlight bulb cover.
5. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
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Tail/brake light
This model is equipped with an LED
type of tail/brake light.
If the tail/brake light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
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Replacing a turn signal
light bulb
1. Screw
2. Turn signal light lens
3. Turn signal light bulb
1. Remove the turn signal light lensby removing the screw.
2. Remove the defective bulb by pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket, push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the screw.

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