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EBU35690Shift leverThe shift lever should move smoothly both
forward and backwards and return to its orig-
inal position after a gear change is made.
Check the shift lever and transmission for
roughness before starting off.TIPThe engine may need to be started for the
transmission to engage gears. EBU35700Fittings and fastenersAlways check the tightness of chassis and
wheel fittings and fasteners before starting
off. Take the vehicle to a Yamaha dealer or re-
fer to the Service Manual for correct tighten-
ing torque.EBU31840Instruments, lights and switchesCheck that all instruments, lights and switch-
es are working properly. Correct if necessary.
EBU31851Control cablesWhen driving in cold weather, always make
sure all control cables work smoothly before
starting off. WARNING! Control cables can
freeze in cold weather and you could be
unable to control the vehicle.
[EWB03280]
EBU35331
TiresCheck tire pressure regularly to make sure it
is at the recommended specifications. Also
check for wear and damage.
Tire pressure
Use the tire pressure gauge to check and ad-
just tire pressures when the tires are cold. Tire
pressures must be equal on both sides.
WARNING! Operation of this vehicle with improper tire pressure may cause severe
injury or death from loss of control or roll-
over. Tire pressure below the minimum
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10–20 hours:
Avoid prolonged operation above 6300 r/min.
After break-in:
The vehicle may now be operated normally.EBU35341Starting the engine1. Turn the key to “ ” (on).NOTICEECB02290The coolant temperature warning light and
engine trouble warning light should come
on, then go off.
The EPS warning light should come on,
then go off when the engine is started.
If a warning light does not go off, see page
4-2 for the corresponding warning light
circuit check. 2. Press the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into neutral.
When the transmission is in the neutral
position, the transmission gear display
shows “N” and the neutral indicator
light should come on.
The engine can be started in any gear if
the clutch pedal is applied. However, it
is recommended to shift into neutral
before starting the engine.
4. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, start the engine by turning the key to “ ”
(start).
If the engine fails to start, release the key, and
then try starting it again. Wait a few seconds
before the next attempt. Each attempt should
be as short as possible, to preserve battery
energy. NOTICE: Do not crank the engine
more than 5 seconds on each attempt, or
starter damage could occur. Wait at least
5 seconds between each operation of the
electric starter to let it cool.
[ECB02140]
Do not turn the key to the “ ” (start) position
with the engine running; otherwise, damage
to the electric starter may result.
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TIPFor maximum engine life, never accelerate
hard when the engine is cold! EBU35413Shift lever operation and reverse driv-
ingThis vehicle has a 5-speed forward and 1-
speed reverse transmission. The transmis-
sion allows you to control the amount of pow-
er you have available at a given speed or for
starting, accelerating, climbing hills, etc.
To shift into neutral, release the accelerator
pedal, apply the clutch, and then repeatedly
move the shift lever forward until it stops.
When it stops, it will be in first gear. Move the
shift lever rearward slightly to reach the neu-
tral position, and then release the clutch.
NOTICEECB03040 Even with the transmission in the neutral
position, do not coast for long periods of
time with the engine off. The transmis-
sion is properly lubri cated only when the
engine is running. Inadequate lubrication
may damage the transmission.1. Shift lever
2. Neutral position
1
2
R 1
N 2
3
4
5
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Become familiar with the way the vehicle han-
dles in the various drive modes. Start off with
two-wheel drive “2WD”, then four-wheel drive
“4WD”, and finally four-wheel drive with the
differential locked “DIFF LOCK”. Steering
may take more effort in four-wheel drive with
the differential locked “DIFF LOCK”. Also
practice driving in reverse.TIPTake the time to learn basic operation of the
vehicle before driving at higher speeds or at-
tempting more difficult maneuvers.
Getting ready to ride
Perform the pre-operation checks on page
5-1. Follow the instructions on page 6-2 when
starting the engine.
Turning
Use care in turns — turning the steering wheel
too far or too fast can result in loss of control
or a rollover. Slow down before entering
turns. When making tight turns from a stand-
still or at slow speeds, avoid sudden or hard
acceleration. Driving aggressively or making
abrupt maneuvers even on flat, open areas
can cause side rollovers. Avoid sideways slid-
ing, skidding, or back-wheel sliding, and nev-
er do donuts. If you feel the vehicle begin to
slide sideways or the back wheels slide dur-
ing a turn, steer into the direction of the slide,
if possible, and gradually let off the accelera-
tor pedal to regain directional control and
avoid rollover. For example, if you feel the
back of the vehicle start to slide to your right,
steer to the right.
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EBU35160Checking the brake and clutch fluid
levelsBefore starting off, check that the brake and
clutch fluids are above the minimum level
marks. Replenish the brake and clutch fluids
if necessary.
TIPThe brake and clutch fluid reservoirs are lo-
cated under the hood (page 8-10).
For an accurate reading, make sure the ve-
hicle is parked on a level surface.
1. Parking brake pad wear indicator groove
1
1. Brake fluid reservoir
2. Clutch fluid reservoir
3. Minimum level markSpecified fluid for brake and clutch systems:
DOT 4 brake fluid
3
3 12
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3. Install the battery holding plate by install-
ing the bolts.
4. Install the panel.EBU35243Jump-startingJump-starting the vehicle should be avoided.
The battery should be removed and charged
instead.
WARNING
EWB03430To avoid battery explosion and/or serious
damage to the electrical system:
Do not connect the negative lead of the
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery.
Do not touch the positive lead of the
jumper cable to the negative lead.
Do not reverse the polarity of the jumper
cables when connecting to the batteries. However, if the vehicle must be jump-started,
proceed as follows.
1. Turn the key to “ ” (off). 2. Remove panel A. (See page 8-10.)
3. Remove the passenger seat cushion.
(See page 4-20.)
4. Using a charged 12-volt battery, connect the positive lead of the jumper cable to
the positive terminal of the battery in the
YXZ1000R and the other end of the pos-
itive lead to the positive terminal of the
charged battery.
5. Connect the negative lead of the jumper cable to the negative terminal of the
charged battery and the other end of the
1. Jumper cable positive lead
1
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negative lead to an unpainted metal sur-
face of the passenger seat frame near the
center console in the YXZ1000R.
6. Start the engine. (Refer to “Starting the engine” on page 6-2.)
7. After the engine starts, disconnect the
negative lead of the jumper cable from
the seat frame and charged battery, and
then disconnect the positive lead of the
jumper cable from the charged battery
and the battery in the YXZ1000R.
8. Install the seat cushion and the panel.
EBU35250Fuse replacementThe main fuse, the fuel injection system fuse,
the EPS fuse, and the fuse box are located
under panel A. (See page 8-10.)
1. Jumper cable negative lead
1
1. Main fuse
2. EPS fuse
3. Fuse box
4. Fuel injection system fuse
5. Fuel injection system spare fuse
1 2
3
4
5
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the fuel, compression, or ignition systems can
cause poor starting and loss of power. The
troubleshooting chart describes a quick, easy
procedure for making checks. If your vehicle
requires any repair, take it to a Yamaha deal-
er.
The skilled technicians at a Yamaha dealer-
ship have the tools, experience, and know-
how to properly service your vehicle. Use only
genuine Yamaha parts on your vehicle. Imita-
tion parts may look like Yamaha parts, but
they are often inferior. Consequently, they
have a shorter service life and can lead to ex-
pensive repair bills.
WARNING
EWB03450When checking the fuel system, do not
smoke and make sure there are no open
flames or sparks in the area, including pilot
lights from water heaters or furnaces.Gasoline or gasoline
vapors can ignite or
explode, causing severe injury or property
damage.
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