2008 YAMAHA XT660Z parking brake

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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SPECIFICATIONS
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Rear suspension:
Type: Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/damper type: Coil spring/gas-oil damper, spring
preload adjustable
Wheel travel: 200 mm (7.87 in)
Electrical system:
Ignition system:Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system: A.C. magneto
Battery:
Model:GT9B-4
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 8 Ah
Headlight:
Bulb type:Halogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage x quantity:Headlight:12 V, 55 W x 2
Auxiliary light: 12 V, 5 W x 2
Tail/brake light: LED
Front turn signal light: 12 V, 10 W x 2
Rear turn signal light: 12 V, 10 W x 2
Meter lighting: LED (backlight) Neutral indicator light:
LED
Turn signal indicator light: LED
High beam indicator light: LED
Coolant temperature warning light: LED
Engine trouble warning light: LED
Immobilizer system indicator light: LED
Fuses:Main fuse:
30 A
Headlight fuse: 20 A
Signaling system fuse: 10 A
Ignition fuse: 10 A
Parking lighting fuse: 10 A
Radiator fan fuse: 7.5 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 10 A
Backup fuse (for odometer, clock and immobilizer):
10 A

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INDEX
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Ignition circuit cut-off system............3-17 Checking operation procedure......3-18
Immobilizer system ............................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ......3-4
Indicator and warning lights ...............3-3 Coolant temperature warning
light .................................................3-4
Engine trouble warning light ...........3-4
High beam indicator light ................3-4
Immobilizer system indicator light...3-4
Neutral indicator light ......................3-4
Turn signal indicator light ................3-3
Instruments ........................................2-3
Instrument and control functions........3-1
K Key identification number ...................9-1
Keys ...................................................3-1
L License plate light bulb, replacing ....6-35
Lubricating the brake and clutch levers ..................................6-26
Lubricating the brake pedal..............6-27
Lubricating the cables ......................6-25
Lubricating the drive chain ...............6-25
Lubricating the sidestand .................6-27
Lubricating the throttle grip and cable .............................................6-26
Lubricating the swingarm pivots.......6-28
M Main switch/steering lock ...................3-2 Model label .........................................9-2
Multi-function display..........................3-5
Clock mode .....................................3-7
Self-diagnosis devices ....................3-7
Tachometer .....................................3-6
Tripmeter and tachometer modes ...3-6
N Neutral indicator light .........................3-4
O Oil filter element ...............................6-10
Operation and important riding points ..............................................5-1
Owner’s tool kit...................................6-1
P Panels, removing and installing .........6-6
Parking ...............................................5-4
Pass switch ........................................3-9
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ..............................6-2
Periodic maintenance and minor repair...............................................6-1
Pre-operation check list......................4-2
Pre-operation checks .........................4-1
R Rear suspension, lubricating............6-27
Rear wheel .......................................6-38 Installing........................................6-39
Removing......................................6-38
Record the identification numbers .....9-1 S
Safety information ..............................1-1
Seat ..................................................3-14
Self-diagnosis devices .......................3-7
Shift pedal ........................................3-10
Shifting ...............................................5-2
Shock absorber assembly (adjusting) .....................................3-16
Sidestand .........................................3-17
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .....................................6-27
Sidestand switch, checking ..............3-18
Spark plug, checking..........................6-8
Specifications .....................................8-1
Spoke wheels ...................................6-19
Start switch ........................................3-9
Starting the engine.............................5-1
Steering, checking............................6-29
Steering lock ......................................3-2
Storage...............................................7-3
Supporting the motorcycle ...............6-36
Swingarm, lubricating the pivots ......6-28
T Tachometer ........................................3-6
Tail/brake light ..................................6-34
Throttle cable free play, checking.....6-16
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ..............................6-26
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ....5-3
Tires .................................................6-16 Air pressure ..................................6-16

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