2014 YAMAHA XT1200Z engine

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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha

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NOTICE
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If a warning or in dicator li ght  does
not come on initially when the key is
turne d to “ON”, or if a warnin g or in-
d icator li ght r

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NOTICE
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Even with the transmission in
the neutral position,  do not
coast for lon g period s of time
with the en gine off, an d d o not
tow the m

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1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 4700
r/min.
1600 km (1000 mi) an
d b eyon d
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
NOTIC

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YAMAHA XT1200Z 2014  Owners Manual PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Periodic inspection, adjustment, and
lubrication will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition
possible. Safety is an obligation

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To install the cowling
Place the cowling in the original posi-
tion, and then install the bolts and the
nuts.
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Checkin
g the spark plu gsThe spark pl

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TIPIf 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

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4. Remove the engine oil filler cap,
the drain bolt and its gasket to
drain the oil from the oil tank.
5. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the us