2010 YAMAHA XT660Z oil change

EAU17101
0-1000 km (0-600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above
4500 r/min. NOTICE: After 1000 km
(600 mi) of operation, the engine oil
must be changed, and the oil filter
element replaced.
1000-1600 km (600-1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above
6000 r/min.
1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
ECA10310NOTICE
Keep the engine speed out of
the tachometer red zone.
If any engine trouble should oc-
cur during the engine break-in
period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle.
EAU17213
Parking
When parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
EWA10311
WARNING0
Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedestri-
ans or children are not likely to
touch them and be burned.
Do not park on a slope or on
soft ground, otherwise the ve-
hicle may overturn, increasing
the risk of a fuel leak and fire.
Do not park near grass or other
flammable materials which
might catch fire.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
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Check operation and for excessive play.
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
Check chain slack, alignment and condition.
Adjust and lubricate chain with a special
O-ring chain lubricant thoroughly.
Check bearing play and steering
for roughness.
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws
are properly tightened.
Check operation.
Lubricate.
Check operation.
Check operation and for oil leakage.
Check operation and shock absorber
for oil leakage.
Check operation.
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
Change.
Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. Swingarm
Drive chain
Steering bearings
Chassis fasteners
Sidestand
Sidestand switch
Front fork
Shock absorber
assembly
Rear suspension
relay arm and
connecting arm
pivoting points
Engine oil
Every 50000 km (30000 mi) Every 50000 km (30000 mi)
Every 500 km (300 mi) and after
washing the motorcycle or riding
in the rain
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TIP
●Replace the air filter element more frequently if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
●Hydraulic brake service
●Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
●Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder, and change the brake fluid.
●Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 km(600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi)
ANNUAL
CHECK
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Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.
Change.
Check operation.
Lubricate.
Check operation and free play.
Adjust the throttle cable free play
if necessary.
Lubricate the throttle grip housing
and cable.
Check operation.
Adjust headlight beam. Engine oil filter
element
Cooling system
Front and rear brake
switches
Moving parts and
cables
Throttle grip housing
and cable
Lights, signals and
switches
Every 3 years
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Engine oil and oil filter
element
The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil must
be changed and the oil filter element re-
placed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface
and hold it in an upright position.
TIP
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the
oil level. A slight tilt to the side can re-
sult in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
10-15 minutes and then turn it off.
3. Remove the oil filler cap, wipe the
dipstick clean, insert it back into
the oil filler hole (without screwing
it in), and then remove it again to
check the oil level.
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
TIP
●The engine oil tank is located in-
side of the frame.
●The engine oil should be between
the minimum and maximum level
marks.
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
12.5 Nm (1.25 m·kgf, 9.0 ft·lbf)
TIP
If a torque wrench is not available
when installing a spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is 1/4-
1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the
spark plug should be tightened to the
specified torque as soon as possible.
4. Install the spark plug cap.
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To change the engine oil
(with or without oil filter element
replacement)
1. Mounting screw
2. Engine guard
1. Start the engine, warm it up for sev-
eral minutes, and then turn it off.
2. To reach the drain bolt of the
crankcase and the drain bolt of
the oil tank, remove the engine
guard by removing the screws.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and the drain bolt to drain the oil
from the crankcase.
5. Remove the drain bolt to drain the
oil from the oil tank.
1. Engine oil crankcase drain bolt
1. Engine oil tank drain bolt
6. Remove the oil filter element
drain bolt to drain the oil from the
oil filter element.
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ECA10010
NOTICE
Do not operate the vehicle until you
know that the engine oil level is suf-
ficient.
EWA10360
WARNING0
Never remove the engine oil tank
cap after high-speed operation,
otherwise hot engine oil could
spout out and cause damage or in-
jury. Always let the engine oil cool
down sufficiently before removing
the oil tank cap.
4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
5. Install the oil filler cap.
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ECAM1060CAUTION:
The engine oil tank must be filled in
2 steps. First, fill the engine oil tank
with 1.90 L (2.0 US qt) (1.67 Imp.qt)
of the recommended engine oil.
Then, start the engine, race it 5 or 6
times, turn it off, and then add the
remainder of the engine oil.
NOTE:
Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust
system have cooled down.
ECA11620CAUTION:  In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a
higher quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils la-
beled “ENERGY CONSERVING
II” or higher.
 Make sure that no foreign ma-
terial enters the crankcase.
14. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while
checking it for oil leakage. If oil is
leaking, immediately turn the en-
gine off and check for the cause.
15. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
16. Install the engine guard by in- stalling the screws.
EAU20070
Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the
coolant must be changed at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
EAU20253
To check the coolant level1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
NOTE:
The coolant level must be
checked on a cold engine since
the level varies with engine tem-
perature.
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.
2. Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir.
Recommended engine oil:See page 8-1.
Oil quantity: Without oil filter element
replacement:2.50 L (2.64 US qt) (2.19 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement: 2.60 L (2.73 US qt) (2.26 Imp.qt)
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Changing the brake fluid
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the TIP after the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. In addition, have
the oil seals of the master cylinders
and calipers as well as the brake
hoses replaced at the intervals listed
below or whenever they are damaged
or leaking.
●Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
●Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
EAU22760
Drive chain slack
The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
EAU22783
To check the drive chain slack
1. Drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the side-
stand.
TIP
When checking and adjusting the dri-
ve chain slack, there should be no
weight on the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position.
3. Move the rear wheel by pushing
the motorcycle to locate the tight-
est portion of the drive chain, and
then measure the drive chain
slack as shown.
4. If the drive chain slack is incor-
rect, adjust it as follows.
TIP
When checking the drive chain slack,
the chain tensioner should not be
touching the drive chain.
Drive chain slack:
50.0-60.0 mm (1.96-2.36 in)
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