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Fuel meter
The fuel meter indicates the amount of fuel in
the fuel tank. The display segments of the fuel
meter disappear from “F” (full) towards “E”
(empty) as the fuel le vel decreases. When the
last segment on the left disappears and the
fuel level warning indicator flashes, refuel as
soon as possible.
TIPThis fuel meter is equipped with a self-diag-
nosis system. If a problem is detected in an
electrical circuit, all the display segments and
fuel level warning indicator start flashing. If
this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit. Transmission gear display
1. Fuel level warning indicator
2. Fuel meter
1
2
1. Transmission gear display
2. Neutral indicator light “N”
1
2
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EBU34981Shift leverThis model is equipped with a 5-speed se-
quential transmission with reverse gear. The
shift lever is used in combination with the
clutch pedal when shifting. See page 6-3 for
shift lever operation.
EBU31450Fuel tank capTo openRemove the fuel tank cap by turning it coun-
terclockwise.
To closeInstall the fuel tank cap by turning it clock-
wise.
1. Shift lever
1
1. Fuel tank cap
1
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To access the storage compartment behind
the driver seat, remove the storage compart-
ment cover. WARNING! Fuel vapors can be
a fire or explosion hazard. To avoid injury
or death, never store fuel or flammable liq-
uids in this storage compartment.
[EWB03230]
NOTICE: Do not exceed the specified
maximum load limit for this storage com-
partment.
[ECB02090]
1. Storage compartment
1. Storage compartment
11
Maximum load limit: Storage compartment behind driver seat:4.5 kg (10 lb)
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EBU31573
FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
EBU31582Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Own-
er’s Manual.
WARNING
EWB00482Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident
or equipment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem can-
not be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by
a Yamaha dealer. Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Brakes • Check operation, free play, fluid level, and fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary. 5-3, 8-43, 8-50
Clutch • Check operation, free play, fluid level, and fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary. 5-3, 8-47
Parking brake • Check for proper operation, condition, and free play. 8-49
Fuel • Check fuel level.
• Fill with the recommended fuel if necessary. 5-4
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Clutch fluid
Depress and release the clutch pedal five
times. Check to see if any fluid is leaking out
of the hoses, reservoir, or master cylinder.
Check the clutch fluid level and correct if nec-
essary. (See page 8-45.)TIPIf any leakage is found, or if the clutch pedal
offers little resistance, have a Yamaha dealer
service the vehicle. EBU33200FuelMake sure there is sufficient fuel in the tank.
WARNING
EWB02522Gasoline and gasoline vapors are ex-
tremely flammable. To avoid fires and ex-
plosions and to reduce the risk of injury
when refueling, follow these instructions.
1. Before refueling, turn off the engine and
be sure that no one is sitting in the vehi-
cle.
Never refuel while smoking, or while in
the vicinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as the pilot
lights of water heaters and clothes dry-
ers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Because fuel expands when it heats up, heat from the
engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill
out of the fuel tank.
3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.
4. Be sure the fuel tank cap is closed se- curely.
WARNING
EWB02532Gasoline is poisonous and can cause inju-
ry or death. Handle gasoline with care.
Never siphon gasoline by mouth. If you
should swallow some gasoline or inhale a
lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gasoline
in your eyes, see your doctor immediately.
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If gasoline spills on your skin, wash with
soap and water. If gasoline spills on your
clothing, change your clothes. Your Yamaha engine has been designed to
use regular unleaded gasoline with a research
octane number of 91 or higher (95 or higher
for Europe). If knocking or pinging occurs,
use a different brand of gasoline or premium
unleaded gasoline. Unleaded fuel will give
you longer spark plug life and reduced main-
tenance cost.Portable fuel containers
If you carry a portable fuel container in the
bed of your Yamaha YXZ1000R, be sure to
secure it with the cap tightened before driving
the vehicle.
Always place a portable fuel container on the
ground before filling it. Before removing the
container cap, touch the container with the
fuel dispenser nozzle. Keep fuel dispenser
nozzle in contact with container inlet when fill-
ing.
WARNING! Never refill a fuel container
in the bed of any vehicle. Fire may result
from a build-up of static electricity. The
discharge of this build-up while refueling
can cause a spark and ignite the gasoline.
[EWB03270]
EBU35680Engine oilMake sure the engine oil is at the specified
level. Add oil as necessary. (See page 8-15.)
Recommended fuel: Regular unleaded gasoline only
For Europe: Regular unleaded gasoline only
with a research octane number of 95 or
higher
Fuel tank capacity: 34.0 L (8.98 US gal, 7.48 Imp.gal)
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EBU35770Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control systemFor vehicles equipped with an odometer or an ho ur meter, follow the km (mi) or hours mainte-
nance intervals. However, keep in mind that if the vehicle isn’t used for a long period of time,
the month maintenance intervals should still be followed.
Items marked with an asterisk should be perfor med by a Yamaha dealer as they require special
tools, data and technical skills.NO. ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL
EVERY
Whichev- er comes first month136612
km
(mi) 320
(200) 1300
(800) 2500
(1600) 2500
(1600) 5000
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 320
1 *Fuel line • Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
• Replace if necessary. √√√
2 *Va l v e s • Check valve clearance.
• Adjust if necessary. √ √√√
3 *Spark plugs • Check condition.
• Adjust gap and clean.
• Replace if necessary. √√√√√
4 *Breather system • Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
• Replace if necessary. √√√
5 *Fuel injection • Adjust synchronization. √√√√√
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Additionally, the fuel injection system
would be affected, resulting in poor engine
performance and possible overheating. Clean the primary air filter as follows.1. Remove panel C (page 8-10).
2. Remove the air filter case cover by turn- ing the air filter case cover lock counter-
clockwise.TIPMake sure that the match mark on the cover
lock is aligned with the open match mark on
the air filter case cover.
3. Remove the foam air filter.1. Air filter case cover
2. Air filter case cover lock
3. Match mark
2 1
3
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