2008 YAMAHA XT660Z low beam

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Neutral indicator light “ N”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
The electrical circuit of the neutral indi-
cator light can be checked by turning
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.
EAUB1530
High beam indicator light “ 1”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on. The electrical circuit of the high
beam indicator light can be checked
by turning 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.
EAU11440
Coolant temperature warning
light “u ”
This warning light comes on when the
engine overheats. When this occurs,
stop the engine immediately and allow
the engine to cool. The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the
key to “ON”.
If the warning light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
ECA10020
CAUTION:
Do not operate the engine if it is
overheated.
EAU11530
Engine trouble warning light “ U”
This warning light comes on or flashes
when an electrical circuit monitoring
the engine is defective. When this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
self-diagnosis system. (See page 3-7
for an explanation of the self-diagnosis
device.)
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the
key to “ON”. If the warning light does
not come on for a few seconds, then
go off, have a Yamaha dealer check
the electrical circuit.
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Immobilizer system indicator
light “ ”
The electrical circuit of the indicator
light can be checked by turning the
key to “ON”.
If the inidcator light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
When the key is turned to “OFF” and
30 seconds have passed, the indicator
light will start flashing indicating the
immobilizer system is enabled. After
24 hours have passed, the indicator
light will stop flashing, however the im-
mobilizer system is still enabled.
This model is also equipped with a
self-diagnosis device for the immobi-
lizer system. (See page 3-7 for an ex-
planation of the self-diagnosis device.)

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Handlebar switches
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1. Pass switch “1”
2. Dimmer switch “2/ 1 ”
3. Horn switch “o”
4. Turn signal switch “ y”
5. Hazard switch “
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1. Engine stop switch “I/”
2. Start switch “J”
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Pass switch “1”
Press this switch to flash the head-
light.
EAU12400
Dimmer switch “ 2/1”
Set this switch to “
1” for the high
beam and to “ 2” for the low beam.
EAU12500
Horn switch “ o”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
B

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Turn signal switch “ y”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ Δ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ Ÿ”. When re-
leased, the switch returns to the cen-
ter position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU12660
Engine stop switch “ I/”
Set this switch to “ I” before starting the
engine. Set this switch to “ ” to stop
the engine in case of an emergency,
such as when the motorcycle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
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Start switch “J”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.
ECA10050CAUTION:
See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine.
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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EWA10270
WARNING0
●Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer re-
garding any control or function
that you do not thoroughly un-
derstand.
●Never start the engine or oper-
ate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.
●Before starting out, make sure
that the sidestand is up. If the
sidestand is not raised com-
pletely, it could contact the
ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible loss
of control.

EAUB1570
Starting the engine
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
●The transmission is in the neutral
position.
●The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the
sidestand up.
EWA10290
WARNING0
●Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system ac-
cording to the procedure de-
scribed on page 3-18.
●Never ride with the sidestand
down.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “
I”.

ECAB0070CAUTION:
The following warning lights and in-
dicator lights should come on for a
few seconds, then go off.
●Neutral indicator light
●Turn signal indicator light
●High beam indicator light
●Engine trouble warning light
●Coolant temperature warning
light
●Immobilizer system indicator
light
If a warning or indicator light does
not go off, see page 3-3 for the cor-
responding warning and indicator
light circuit check.
2. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
NOTE:
When the transmission is in the neu-
tral position, the neutral indicator light
should be on, otherwise have a Yama-
ha dealer check the electrical circuit.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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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.
EAU24202
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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