2008 YAMAHA XT660Z lock

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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DESCRIPTION
EAU10410Left view
1. Idle adjusting screw (page 6-15)
2. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
3. Air filter element (page 6-14)
4. Fuse box (page 6-31)
5. Seat lock (page 3-14)6. Shock absorber assembly/spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-16)
7. Shift pedal (page 3-10)
8. Engine oil drain bolt (crankcase) (page 6-10)
9. Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank) (page 6-10)
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DESCRIPTION
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Controls and instruments
1. Clutch lever (page 3-10)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-9)
3. Multi-function meter unit and warning lights (page 3-3, 3-5)
4. Right handlebar switches (page 3-9)
5. Throttle grip (page 6-16)6. Brake lever (page 3-11)
7. Engine oil filler cap/dipstick (page 6-9)
8. Fuel tank cap (page 3-11)
9. Main switch and steering lock (page 3-2)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch/steering lock
The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and
is used to lock the steering.
NOTE:
Be sure to use the standard key (black
bow) for regular use of the vehicle. To
minimize the risk of losing the code re-
registering key (red bow), keep it in a
safe place and only use it for code re-
registering.

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ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power, the meter lighting, taillight, li-
cense plate light and auxiliary lights
come on, and the engine can be start-
ed. The key cannot be removed.
NOTE:
The headlights comes on automatical-
ly when the engine is started and stay
on until the key is turned to “OFF”,
even if the engine stalls.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electri-
cal systems are off. The key can be re-
moved T
o lock the steering
1. Push
2. Turn
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” position, and then turn it to
“LOCK” while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-3
To unlock the steering
1. Push
2. Turn
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
EWA10060
WARNING0
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is mov-
ing, otherwise the electrical sys-
tems will be switched off, which
may result in loss of control or an
accident. Make sure that the vehi-
cle is stopped before turning the
key to “OFF” or “LOCK”.

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F(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the tail-
light, license plate light and auxiliary
lights are on. The hazard lights and
turn signal lights can be turned on, but
all other electrical systems are off. The
key can be removed.
The steering must be locked before
the key can be turned to “ F”.
ECA11020CAUTION:
Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge.
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Indicator and warning lights
1. Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
2. Neutral indicator light “ N”
3. Turn signal indicator light “ y”
4. High beam indicator light “ 1”
5. Engine trouble warning light “ U”
6. Coolant temperature warning light “ u”
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Turn signal indicator light “ y”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left
or right.
The electrical circuit of the turn signal
indicator light can be checked by turn-
ing the key to "ON".
If the indicator light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.

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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
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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".
T
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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