2016 YAMAHA YXZ1000R parking brake

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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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EBU31200Controls and instrumentsThe vehicle you have purchased may differ slightly from those shown in the figures of this man-
ual.
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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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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 “ ”/“ ”
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1. Helmet indicator light “ ”
2. Seat belt indicator light “ ”
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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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EBU35640Parking brake leverThe parking brake lever is located at the right
side of the driver’s seat. Setting the parking
brake lever will help keep the vehicle from
moving while parked.
To set the parking brake, pull the lever up-
ward firmly.
To release the parking brake, pull slightly up-
ward on the lever, press the release button,
and then push the lever all the way down.
TIPSpring tension helps return the lever to the
released position.
 If you drive the vehicle with the parking
brake engaged, a buzzer will sound.
1. Brake pedal
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1. Release button
2. Parking brake lever
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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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