2016 YAMAHA YXZ1000R light

EBU31120
CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ....................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 2-1
DESCRIPTION......................................... 3-1Left view ............................................... 3-1
Right view ............................................. 3-2
Controls and instruments ..................... 3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS............................................ 4-1 Main switch .......................................... 4-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ....... 4-2
Multi-function meter unit ...................... 4-6
Light switch ........................................ 4-15
On-Command drive knob “2WD/4WD/DIFF LOCK” .................. 4-15
Reverse gear lock lever “REV.” .......... 4-16
Accelerator pedal ............................... 4-16
Clutch pedal ....................................... 4-17 Brake pedal ........................................ 4-17
Parking brake lever ............................ 4-18
Shift lever ........................................... 4-19
Fuel tank cap...................................... 4-19
Doors .................................................. 4-20
Seats .................................................. 4-20
Adjusting the driver seat position....... 4-22
Adjusting the steering wheel
position ............................................. 4-22
Seat belts ........................................... 4-23
Glove compartment ........................... 4-23
Storage compartments ...................... 4-24
Cup holders ........................................ 4-26
Cargo bed .......................................... 4-27
Flag pole bracket ............................... 4-28
Adjusting the front shock absorber assemblies ....................................... 4-28
Adjusting the rear shock absorber assemblies ....................................... 4-33
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FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .................... 5-1Front and rear brakes ........................... 5-3
Clutch ................................................... 5-3
Fuel ....................................................... 5-4
Engine oil .............................................. 5-5
Transmission ........................................ 5-6
Coolant ................................................. 5-6
Final gear .............................................. 5-6
Differential gear .................................... 5-7
Accelerator pedal ................................. 5-7
Seat belts ............................................. 5-7
Passenger handhold ............................ 5-7
Steering ................................................ 5-7
Shift lever.............................................. 5-8
Fittings and fasteners ........................... 5-8
Instruments, lights and switches .......... 5-8
Control cables ...................................... 5-8
Tires ...................................................... 5-8
OPERATION ............................................ 6-1 Engine break-in .................................... 6-1
Starting the engine ............................... 6-2 Shift lever operation and reverse
driving .................................................6-3
Selecting the drive mode ......................6-7
Parking ..................................................6-9
Loading .................................................6-9
BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE ...............7-1 KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ........................7-1
LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE ...........................................7-12
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT .........................................8-1 Owner’s manual and tool kit .................8-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system .....................8-4
General maintenance and lubrication chart ....................................................8-6
Hood ...................................................8-10
Panels .................................................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter.........................8-15
Transmission oil ..................................8-25
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Differential gear oil ............................. 8-30
Coolant ............................................... 8-33
Axle boots .......................................... 8-34
Checking the spark plugs .................. 8-35
Air filter maintenance.......................... 8-37
Cleaning the air filter case check hoses ................................................ 8-41
Cleaning the spark arrester ................ 8-42
Valve clearance .................................. 8-43
Brakes ................................................ 8-43
Checking the front and rear brake
pads.................................................. 8-44
Checking the parking brake pads ...... 8-44
Checking the brake and clutch fluid levels................................................. 8-45
Brake and clutch fluid replacement ... 8-47
Checking the clutch pedal ................. 8-47
Checking the brake pedal .................. 8-47
Checking the accelerator pedal ......... 8-48
Parking brake lever free play adjustment........................................ 8-49
Brake light switch adjustment ............ 8-50
Cable inspection and lubrication........ 8-50 Pedal lubrication .................................8-51
Checking the stabilizer bushes...........8-51
Upper and lower arm pivot
lubrication (left and right) ..................8-52
Rear knuckle upper and lower pivot
lubrication (left and right) ..................8-53
Drive shaft universal joint lubrication .........................................8-53
Steering shaft lubrication....................8-53
Wheel removal ....................................8-54
Tire replacement .................................8-54
Wheel installation................................8-55
Battery ................................................8-55
Jump-starting .....................................8-59
Fuse replacement ...............................8-60
Headlights...........................................8-62
Headlight beam adjustment ...............8-63
Tail/brake light ....................................8-63
Troubleshooting ..................................8-63
Troubleshooting charts .......................8-65
CLEANING AND STORAGE ....................9-1 Cleaning................................................9-1
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EBU31190Right view
12,3 78
4
5,6
9
1. Rear shock absorber
2. Engine oil tank
3. Air filter
4. Passenger seat belt
5. Battery
6. Fuses
7. Coolant reservoir
8. Headlight
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3
EBU31200Controls and instrumentsThe vehicle you have purchased may differ slightly from those shown in the figures of this man-
ual.
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6
7
1
212
10
8,9
13 11
14
1. Steering wheel
2. Reverse gear lock lever
3. Multi-function meter unit
4. Main switch
5. Shift lever
6. Parking brake lever
7. Passenger handhold
8. Helmet indicator light 9. Seat belt indicator light
10.Light switch
11.On-Command drive knob
12.Accelerator pedal
13.Brake pedal
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EBU31213INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONSEBU31220Main switchFunctions of the respective switch positions
are as follows:
EBU31230“” (on):
All electrical circuits are supplied with power.
The key cannot be removed.TIPThe helmet indicator light comes on and stays
on while the key is turned to “ ” (on). EBU31240“ ” (off):
All electrical circuits are switched off. The key
can be removed.EBU31250“” (start):
The electric starter is engaged by turning and
holding the key in this position. Release the
key when the engine starts.
1. Main switch
2. “ ” (off)
3. “ ” (on)
4. “ ” (start)
1
2
3
4
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4
EBU31262Indicator lights and warning lights
EBU35450Neutral indicator light “N”
This indicator light comes on when the trans-
mission is in the neutral position.EBU35460Reverse indicator light “R”
This indicator light comes on when the trans-
mission is in the reverse position.
1. Shift timing indicator light
2. Electric Power Steering warning light “EPS”
3. Differential gear lock indicator light “DIFF LOCK”
4. Parking brake indicator light “(P)”
5. Reverse indicator light “R”
6. Neutral indicator light “N”
7. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
8. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
9. Drivetrain icon “ ”/“ ”
1
2
3
45
6
78
9
1. Helmet indicator light “ ”
2. Seat belt indicator light “ ”
12
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EBU34910Parking brake indicator light “(P)”
This indicator light comes on when the park-
ing brake is applied.EBU35850Differential gear lock indicator light “DIFF
LOCK”
This indicator light comes on when the front
differential gear is locked.EBU34921Drivetrain icon “ / ”
The drivetrain icon indicates what type of
drive mode is currently selected. When 2WD
is selected, the icon will turn off. When 4WD
is selected, “ ” is displayed. And when 4WD
with differential lock is selected “ ” is dis-
played.TIP See pages 4-15 and 6-7 for more informa-
tion on selecting the drive mode. 
Due to the synchronizing mechanism in the
differential gear case, the drivetrain icon
may not come on until the vehicle starts
moving.
 When the On-Command drive knob is set
to “DIFF LOCK” or “4WD”, the drivetrain
icon and the differential gear lock indicator
light will flash until the differential gear is
completely locked or unlocked. If the icon
and the indicator light continue to flash, the
differential is not completely locked or un-
locked. In this case, start moving slowly
and/or turn the steering wheel back and
forth to help the differential to lock or un-
lock.
EBU34931Shift timing indicator light
This indicator light can be set to come on and
go off at the desired engine speeds and is
used to inform the driver when it is time to up-
shift.
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