2016 YAMAHA YXZ1000R stop start

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The electrical circuit of the indicator light can
be checked by turning the key to “ ” (on). If
the indicator light does not come on initially
when the key is turned to “ ” (on), or if the
indicator light remains on, have a Yamaha
dealer check the electrical circuit.TIPSee page 4-12 for a detailed explanation of
this indicator light and how to set it. EBU35282Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the coolant
temperature, and therefore the engine, is out-
side its normal operating temperature range.
The warning light comes on in blue to inform
the driver that the vehicle should be warmed
up. After the engine is started, warm it up until
the warning light goes off.
The vehicle can be operated normally when
the warning light is off.The warning light comes on in red when the
engine is overheating. If the red light comes
on, stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so and allow the engine to idle for about 10
minutes. If the warning light does not go off,
stop the engine and allow it to cool. (See page
8-66.)
TIPThe coolant temperature warning light can be
checked by turning the key to “ ” (on). The
warning light should come on in purple briefly
(which confirms that both the blue and red in-
dicators are okay) and then go off. If the warn-
ing light does not come on at all, comes on in
red or blue, or if the warning light remains on,
have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. NOTICEECB02040
The engine may overheat if the vehicle is
overloaded. If this happens, reduce the
load to specification.
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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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Always use the clutch when changing
gears. The engine and drivetrain are not
designed to withstand the shock of
forced shifting and can be damaged by
shifting without using the clutch. To start out and accelerate
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal,
apply the brake, and then release the
parking brake if applied. NOTICE: Al-
ways take your foot off the accelerator
pedal before shifting gears, otherwise
damage to the engine and drivetrain
may result.
[ECB02930]
2. Press the clutch pedal to disengage the
clutch.
3. Shift into first gear by moving the shift le-
ver forward. (The transmission gear dis-
play will show “1” when the transmission
gears have properly engaged.)
4. Release the brake pedal. 5. Press the accelerator pedal gradually and
at the same time, release the clutch pedal
slowly.
6. Once the vehicle has attained adequate speed, release the accelerator pedal, and
at the same time, quickly press the clutch
pedal.
7. Shift the transmission into second gear.
(Make sure not to shift the transmission
into neutral.)
8. Press the accelerator pedal gradually and
release the clutch pedal slowly.
9. Follow the same procedure when shifting to the next higher gear.
To decelerate
When slowing down or stopping, release the
accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal
smoothly and evenly. As you slow down, shift
to a lower gear. Be sure that the engine has
sufficiently slowed before engaging a lower
gear. Improper use of the brake or shifting
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over. Practice first on gentle slopes before at-
tempting steeper hills. Always check the
terrain carefully before attempting any hill.
To climb a hill, you need traction, momentum,
and steady throttle. For more traction and
control for climbing steeper and/or rougher
slopes, shift into low gear and select “4WD”
or “DIFF LOCK”. Travel fast enough to main-
tain momentum, but not so fast that you can-
not react to changes in the terrain as you
climb.
Slow down when you reach the crest of the
hill if you cannot see clearly what is on the
other side – there could be another person, an
obstacle, or a sharp drop-off.
If you start to lose traction or momentum
when climbing, and decide you will be unable
to continue, use the brakes to stop. Do not at-
tempt to turn the vehicle around. With your
foot on the brake pedal, look behind you and
plan your descent. Press the clutch pedal and
shift the transmission into reverse so you can
use engine braking to slow your descent. Re- lease the brake and clutch, and then begin to
coast down the hill. Use engine braking as
much as possible, gently applying the brakes
when necessary.
Downhill
Check the terrain carefully before going
downhill. When possible, choose a path that
lets you drive your vehicle straight downhill.
Choose your path carefully and drive slowly
enough to be able to react to obstacles that
you encounter.
For more traction and control, before going
down steeper and/or rougher slopes, shift
into low gear and select “4WD” or “DIFF
LOCK”. Engine braking will help you go
downhill slowly. Go as slowly as possible. If
you begin to go too fast, apply the brakes
gently. Avoid hard application of the brakes,
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Wet brakes may have reduced effectiveness.
After leaving the water, test your brakes. If
necessary, apply the brakes several times to
let friction dry out the linings.NOTICEECB02950After driving your vehicle in water, be sure
to drain the trapped water by removing the
check hoses at the bottom of the air filter
case. Wash the vehicle in fresh water if it
has been operated in salt water or muddy
conditions. Loose terrain/slippery terrain
When driving on slippery terrain, including
wet, muddy, or icy conditions, as well as
loose gravel, be aware that you could begin
skidding or sliding. To avoid loss of control,
slow down and put the vehicle in four-wheel
drive before driving on a slippery surface and
plan your path to avoid making abrupt ma-
neuvers. If you feel the vehicle begin to slide sideways
or the back wheels slide during a turn, steer
into the direction of the slide if possible, to re-
gain directional control. For example, if you
feel the back of the vehicle start to slide to
your right, steer to the right.
Brush or wooded areas
When operating in areas with brush or trees,
watch carefully on both sides and above the
vehicle for obstacles such as branches that
the vehicle might hit, causing an accident.
Watch for brush that might enter the vehicle
as you pass and strike you or the passenger.
Never hold onto the cage/frame. The passen-
ger should always hold onto the passenger
handhold with both hands.
The muffler and other engine parts become
extremely hot during operation and remain
hot after the engine has stopped. To reduce
the risk of fire during operation or after leaving
the vehicle, do not let
brush, grass and other
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In order to prevent clutch slippage, do
not mix any chemical additives. TIPBe sure to wipe up any spilled oil. 7. Start the engine and drive the vehicle for
a few minutes to circulate the transmis-
sion oil.
8. Park the vehicle on a level surface, stop
the engine, and then check the transmis-
sion case for oil leakage.TIPIf oil is leaking confirm that the transmission
oil filler cap is properly installed and then have
a Yamaha dealer check the transmission. 9. Check the transmission oil level and cor-rect if necessary.
10. Install the panel.
EBU36050Final gear oilCheck the oil level and change the final gear
oil at the intervals specified in the general
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Checking the final gear oil level 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then check the oil level in the
final gear case. The oil level should be at
the brim of the filler hole.
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EBU35140Cleaning the spark arrester
WARNING
EWB03370Hot exhaust system may cause burns. To
avoid burns or fires, make sure that the en-
gine is stopped and the exhaust system is
cool before cleaning the spark arrester. Do
not start the engine while cleaning the ex-
haust system. 1. Remove the tailpipe cover by removingthe bolts. 2. Remove the tailpipe bolts.
3. Remove the tailpipe by pulling it out of
the muffler, and then remove the gasket.
4. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then use a wire brush to remove any carbon depos-
its from the spark arrester portion of the
tailpipe and inside of the tailpipe housing.1. Tailpipe cover
2. Bolt
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1. Tailpipe bolt
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