2016 YAMAHA YXZ1000R oil level

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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Engine oil• Check oil level.
• Fill with oil to proper level if necessary.
5-5, 8-15
Drivetrain • Check front differential, transmission case, and rear final
gear for leakage. 5-6, 5-6, 5-7, 8-25,
8-28, 8-30
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir.
• Fill with coolant if necessary. 5-6, 8-33
Accelerator pedal • Check free play and for proper operation. 5-7
Seat belts • Check for proper operation and belt wear. 5-7
Passenger handhold • Check for stability and proper fastening. 5-7, 7-8
Steering • Check for proper operation. 5-7
Shift lever • Check for proper operation. 5-8
Fittings and fasteners • Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-8
Instruments, lights and
switches • Check operation, and correct if necessary.
5-8, 8-62, 8-63
Wheels and tires • Check tire pressure and for wear and damage. 5-8, 8-54, 8-55
Axle boots • Check for damage. 8-34
ITEM
ROUTINE PAGE
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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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NOTICEECB03020Do not use oils with a diesel specifica-
tion of “CD” or oils of a higher quality
than specified. In addition, do not use
oils labeled “ENE RGY CONSERVING II”
or higher.
 Make sure that no foreign material en-
ters the oil tank. EBU35322TransmissionMake sure there is no oil leaking from the
transmission case.EBU31760CoolantCheck the coolant level in the coolant reser-
voir when the engine is cold (the coolant level
will vary with engine temperature). The coolant level is satisfactory if it is be-
tween the minimum and maximum level
marks on the coolant reservoir. If the coolant
level is at or below the minimum level mark,
add additional coolant to bring the level up to
maximum level mark. If coolant is not avail-
able, add distilled water. Change the coolant
every two years. (See page 8-33.)
NOTICEECB02120Hard water or salt water is harmful to the
engine. You may use soft water if you can-
not get distilled water. EBU36020Final gearMake sure there is no oil leaking from the final
gear case.
Recommended engine oil type and quantity:
See page 10-1.
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maxi-
mum level mark):0.31 L (0.33 US qt, 0.28 Imp.qt)
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EBU36030Differential gearMake sure there is no oil leaking from the dif-
ferential gear case.EBU31790Accelerator pedalCheck to see that the accelerator pedal oper-
ates correctly. It must operate smoothly and
spring back to the idle position fully when re-
leased. Have a Yamaha dealer repair as nec-
essary for proper operation.EBU31800Seat beltsMake sure that the seat belts are not frayed,
torn, stretched, or damaged. The seat belts
must move smoothly when pulled out and re-
tract on its own when released. The seat belts
must also lock up when quickly pulled out.
The latch plate should click securely into the
buckle and release when the release button is
pushed firmly. Wash off any dirt or mud that
could affect operation. Have a Yamaha dealer
repair as necessary for proper operation. A crash can damage the restraint systems in
your vehicle. A damaged restraint system
may not properly protect the person using it,
resulting in serious injury or death in a crash.
To help make sure your restraint systems are
working properly after a crash, have them in-
spected and any necessary replacements
made as soon as possible.
EBU31810Passenger handholdCheck that the handhold bar and its supports
are in good condition. Confirm that the lock-
ing pins are securely fastened, and then push
and pull on the handhold to make sure that it
is not loose.EBU31820SteeringPark on level ground. Turn the steering wheel
right and left. Check for excessive free play,
abnormal noises, or a rough feeling. Have a
Yamaha dealer repair as necessary for proper operation.
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EBU35800General maintenance and lubrication chartNO. ITEMROUTINE 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 *Cooling system • Check coolant leakage.
• Repair if necessary.
√√√√√
• Change coolant. Every 2 years
2 Primary air filter
(foam)
•Clean.
• Replace if necessary. Every 300–600 km (200–400 mi)
(more often in wet or dusty condi- tions)
* Secondary air fil-
ter (paper) • Replace. Every 2000–5000 km (1200–3000
mi)
(more often in wet or dusty condi- tions)
3Engine oil • Change (warm engine before draining). √ √√√
4 Engine oil filter
cartridge
• Replace.
√√√
5 Transmission oil • Check oil level and for leakage.
√√√√√
•Change. √ √√√
6 Final gear oil/Dif-
ferential gear oil • Check oil level and for leakage.
√√√√√
•Change. √√
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To install the panelPlace the panel in the original position, and
then install the quick fastener screws.EBU35433Engine oil and oil filterCheck the engine oil level before each opera-
tion. In addition, change the oil and replace
the filter at the intervals specified in the gen-
eral maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove panel C (page 8-10). 3. Start the engine and warm it up to a nor-
mal operating temperature (the engine oil
temperature should reach 60 °C [140 °F]),
then let the engine idle for a minimum of
ten seconds before turning the engine off.
TIPIf the engine is cold, take the vehicle for a
short drive or let it idle for approximately ten
minutes before checking the engine oil level. 4. Remove the engine oil tank filler cap and
wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.
5. Insert the dipstick back into the oil tank
(without screwing it in), and then remove
it again to check the oil level.TIPThe engine oil level should be between the tip
of the dipstick and the maximum level mark.
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6. If the oil level is not between the tip of thedipstick and the maximum level mark,
add sufficient oil of the recommended
type to raise it to the correct level.
7. Install the engine oil tank filler cap.
8. Install the panel.
To change the engine oil 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove panel C. (See page 8-10.) 3. Remove the engine oil tank cover by re-
moving the bolts.
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off.
5. Place an oil pan (or use a trough or funnel)
beneath the oil tank to collect the used
engine oil.
6. Remove the engine oil tank filler cap and
the cylinder head cap.1. Engine oil tank filler cap
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Maximum level mark
4. Tip of the engine oil dipstick
1
3
4
2
1. Engine oil tank cover
2. Bolt
1
2
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