2012 YAMAHA XT660Z engine

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OPERATION AN\f IMPORTANT RI\fING POINTS
EAU15951
Read the Owner's \fanual care\bully to
become \bamiliar with all controls. I\b
there is a control or \bunction you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
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Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accident
or injury.
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This model is equipped with a lean an-
gle sensor to stop the engine in case
o\b a turnover. In this case, the multi-
\bunction display indicates error code
30, but this is not a mal\bunction. Turn
the key to "OFF" and then to "ON" to
clear the error code. Failing to do so
will prevent the engine \brom starting
even though the engine will crank
when pushing the st\sart switch.
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Starting the engine
In order \bor the ignition circuit cut-o\b\b
system to enable starting, one o\b the
\bollowing 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.
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●Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system ac-
cording to the procedure de-
scribed on page 4-18\ .
●Never ride with the sidestand
down.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “
I”.
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3. Start the engine by pushing thestart switch.
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\ff the engine fails to start\b release the
start switch\b wait a few seconds\b and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
serve the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.
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NOTICE
For max\fmum en\b\fne l\ffe, never ac-
celerate hard when the en\b\fne \fs
cold!
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The engine is warm when it quickly re-
sponds to the thrott\cle.
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Sh\fft\fn\b
1. Shift pedal
N. Neutral position
Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
star ting off\b accelerating\b climbing
hills\b etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.
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To shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position\b press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel\b and then slightly raise it.
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NOTICE
The follow\fn\b warn\fn\b l\f\bhts and \fn-
d\fcator l\f\bhts should come on for a
few seconds, then \bo o\xff.
●Neutral \fnd\fcator l\f\b\xht
●Turn s\f\bnal \fnd\fcator l\f\bht\x
●H\f\bh beam \fnd\fcator l\f\b\xht
●En\b\fne trouble warn\fn\b l\f\bht
●Coolant temperature warn\fn\b
l\f\bht
●Immob\fl\fzer system \fnd\fcator
l\f\bht
If a warn\fn\b or \fnd\fcator l\f\bht does
not \bo off, see pa\be 4-3 for the cor-
respond\fn\b warn\fn\b and \fnd\fcator
l\f\bht c\frcu\ft check.
2. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
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When the transmission is in the neu-
tral position\b the neutral indicator light
should be on\b otherwise have a Yama-
ha dealer check the electrical circuit.
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ECA10260CAUTION:
Even with the tran\fmi\f\fion in
the neutra\b po\fition, do not
coa\ft for \bong period\f of time
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcyc\be for \bong
di\ftance\f. The tran\fmi\f\fion i\f
proper\by \bubricated on\by when
the engine i\f running. Inade-
quate \bubrication may damage
the tran\fmi\f\fion.
A\bway\f u\fe the c\butch whi\be
changing gear\f to avoid dam-
aging the engine, tran\fmi\f\fion,
and drive train, which are not
de\figned to with\ftand the
\fhock of forced \fhifting.
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Tip\f for reducing fue\b
con\fumption
Fuel consum\ftion de\fends l\brgely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing ti\fs to reduce f\muel consum\ftion:
Shift u\f swiftly, \bnd \bvoid high en-
gine s\feeds during \bc\mceler\btion.
Do not rev the engine while shift-
ing down, \bnd \bvoid high engine
s\feeds with no lo\bd on the en-
gine.
Turn the engine off inste\bd of let-
ting it idle for \bn extended length
of time (e.g., in tr\bffic j\bms, \bt tr\bf-
fic lights or \bt r\bil\mro\bd crossings).
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Engine break-in
There is never \b more im\fort\bnt \feri-
od in the life of your engine th\bn the
\feriod between 0 \bnd 1600 km (1000
mi). For this re\bson, you should re\bd
the following m\bteri\m\bl c\brefully.
Since the engine is br\bnd new, do not
\fut \bn excessive lo\bd on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The v\brious \f\brts
in the engine we\br \bnd \folish them-
selves to the correct o\fer\bting cle\br-
\bnces. During this \feriod, \frolonged
full-throttle o\fer\btion or \bny condition
th\bt might result in engine overhe\bting
must be \bvoided.
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0-1000 km (0-600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation a\fove
4500 r/\bin. NOTICE: After 1000 km
(600 mi) of operation, t\fe engine oil
mu\bt be c\fanged, and t\fe oil filter
element replaced.
1000-1600 km (600-1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation a\fove
6000 r/\bin.
1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now \fe operated nor-
\bally.
ECA10310NOTICE
Keep \fhe engine speed o\b\f of
\fhe \fachome\fer red zone.
If any engine \fro\bble sho\bld oc-
c\br d\bring \fhe engine break-in
period, immedia\fely have a
Yamaha dealer check \fhe
vehicle.
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Parking
When parking, stop the engine, and
then re\bove the key fro\b the \bain
switch.
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WARNING0
Since \fhe engine and exha\bs\f
sys\fem can become very ho\f,
park in a place where pedes\fri-
ans or children are no\f likely \fo
\fo\bch \fhem and be b\b\prned.
Do no\f park on a slope or on
sof\f gro\bnd, o\fherwise \fhe ve-
hicle may over\f\brn, increasing
\fhe risk of a f\bel l\peak and fire.
Do no\f park near grass or o\fher
flammable ma\ferials which
migh\f ca\fch fire.
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PERIODIC M\fINTEN\fNCE \fND \fDJ\bSTMENT
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Periodic inspection\f adjust\bent\f and
lubrication will keep your vehicle in the
safest and \bost efficient condition
possible. Safety is an obligation of the
vehicle owner/operator. The \bost i\b-
portant points of vehicle inspection\f
adjust\bent\f and lubrication are ex-
plained on the following pages.
The intervals given in the periodic
\baintenance and lubrication char t
should be si\bply considered as a gen-
eral guide under nor\bal riding condi-
tions. However\f depending on the
weather\f terrain\f geographical loca-
tion\f and individual use\f the \bainte-
nance intervals \bay need to be short-
ened.
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Failure to properly maintain the ve-
hicle or performing maintenance
activities incorrectly may increase
your risk of injury or death during
service or while using the vehicle. If
you are not familiar with vehicle
service, have a Yamaha dealer per-
form service.
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Owner’s tool kit
1. Owner’s tool kit
The owner’s tool kit is located under
the seat. (See page 4-14).
The service infor\bation included in this
\banual and the tools provided in the
owner’s tool kit are intended to assist
you in the perfor\bance of preventive
\baintenance and \binor repairs. How-
ever\f additional tools such as a torque
wrench \bay be necessary to perfor\b
certain \baintenance work correctly.
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If you do not have the tools or experi-
ence required for a particular job\f have
a Ya\baha dealer perfor\b it for you.
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W\fRNING0
Turn off the engine when perform-
ing maintenance unless otherwise
specified.
\f running engine has moving parts
that can catch on body parts or
clothing and electrical parts that
can cause shocks or\M fires.
Running the engine while servicing
can lead to eye injury, burns, fire, or
carbon monoxide poisoning - pos-
sibly leading to death. See page 2-2
for more information about carbon
monoxide.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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TIP● The ann\fal check\b m\f\bt be performed every year, except if a kilometer-ba\bed maintenance, or for the UK, a
mileage-ba\bed mainte\nnance, i\b performed i\nn\btead.
●From 50000 km (3000\)0 mi)\f repea\b \bhe main\)\benance in\bervals s\bar\bing from 10000 km (\)6000 mi).
●I\bems marked wi\bh an as\berisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as \bhey require special \bools\f da\ba and \bech-
nical skills.
EAU46910Periodic maintenance chart for the emi\b\bion control \by\btem
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NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENAN\nCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
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ANNUAL
CHECK
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 Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage.
 Check condi\bion.
 Clean and regap.
 Replace.
 Check valve clearance.
 Adjus\b.
 Adjus\b engine idlin\)g speed.
 Check \bhe screw clamp(s) for
looseness.
 Check \bhe air cu\b-off valve\f reed valve\f and hose for damage.
 Replace any damaged par\bs if necessary.
F\fel line
Spark pl\fg
Valve\b
F\fel injection
M\fffler and exha\f\bt
pipe
Air ind\fction \by\btem
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ODOMETER READING
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ANNUAL
CHECK
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 Check operation and for e\fcessive pla\b.
 Lubricate with lithium-\fsoap-based grease.
 Check chain slack, alignment and condition.
 Adjust and lubricate chain with a\f special
O-ring chain lubricant thoroughl\b.
 Check bearing pla\b and steering
for roughness.
 Lubricate with lithium-\fsoap-based grease.
 Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws
are properl\b 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-\fsoap-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
Ever\b 50000 km (30000 mi)
Ever\b 50000 km (30000 mi)
Ever\b 500 km (300 mi) and after washing the motorc\bcle or riding in the rain
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PERIODIC M\fINTEN\fNCE \fND \fDJ\bSTMENT
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●Replace t\fe air filte\tr ele\bent \bore frequen\ttly if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
●Hydraulic brake service
●Regularly c\feck and, if necessary, correct t\fe brake fluid level.
●Every two years replace t\fe inter\tnal co\bponents of t\fe \tbrake \baster cylinder, and c\fange t\fe brake fluid.
●Replace t\fe brake \foses every four years and if cracked or da\baged.
NO. ITEMCHECK OR M\fINTEN\fNCE\M JOB
ODOMETER RE\fDING
1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 km(600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi)
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CHECK
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 C\feck coolant level and ve\ficle for coolant leakage.
 C\fange.
 C\feck operation.
 Lubricate.
 C\feck operation and free play.
 Adjust t\fe t\frottle cab\tle free play if necessary.
 Lubricate t\fe t\frottle grip \fousing
and cable.
 C\feck operation.
 Adjust \feadlig\ft bea\b.\t
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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