2017 YAMAHA XT1200Z coolant

Table of contents
Safety information ............................1-1
Description ........................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view........................................2-2
Controls and instruments ................2-3
Instrument an d control functions ....3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ...............3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights ............................................3-4
Cruise control system .....................3-6
Multi-function meter unit .................3-9
D-mode (drive mode) ....................3-20
Handlebar switches.......................3-20
Clutch lever ...................................3-22
Shift pedal .....................................3-22
Brake lever ....................................3-23
Brake pedal ...................................3-24
ABS ...............................................3-24
Traction control system.................3-25
Fuel tank cap.................................3-27
Fuel................................................3-28
Fuel tank overflow hose ................3-29
Catalytic converter ........................3-30
Rider seat ......................................3-30
Adjusting the rider seat height ......3-31
Windshield.....................................3-33
Adjusting the front fork..................3-34
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly....................................3-36
Carriers..........................................3-38
Luggage strap holders ..................3-39
Sidestand ......................................3-39
Ignition circuit cut-off system........3-40
Auxiliary DC jack ...........................3-42
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ...............................................4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points .................................................5-1
Starting the engine ..........................5-2
Shifting ............................................5-3 Tips for reducing fuel
consumption................................ 5-4
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-5
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system.............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart........................... 6-4
Removing and installing cowlings ...................................... 6-7
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-9
Canister......................................... 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-10
Final gear oil.................................. 6-14
Coolant ......................................... 6-16
Air filter element ............................ 6-17
Checking the engine idling speed......................................... 6-18
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-18
Valve clearance ............................. 6-19
Tires .............................................. 6-19
Spoke wheels ............................... 6-22
Clutch lever ................................... 6-22
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 6-23
Brake light switches ...................... 6-23
Checking the front and rear brake pads................................. 6-24
Checking the brake fluid level....... 6-25
Changing the brake and clutch fluids .......................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals ............... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-27
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ................................... 6-28
Lubricating the swingarm pivots... 6-28
Checking the front fork ................. 6-29
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Description
2-1
2
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Left view
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1. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw (page 3-34)
2. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-34)
3. Fuel tank cap (page 3-27)
4. Seat lock (page 3-30)
5. Carrier (page 3-38)
6. Final gear oil filler bolt (page 6-14)
7. Final gear oil drain bolt (page 6-14)
8. Coolant reservoir (page 6-16)
9. Shift pedal (page 3-22)
10.Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank) (page 6-10)
11.Engine oil drain bolt (crankcase) (page 6-10)
12.Engine oil filter cartridge (page 6-10)
13.Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw (page 3-34)
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Instrument and control functions
3-12
3 Traction control system in
dicator
This indicator shows the current trac-
tion control mode: “1”, “2” or “OFF”.
For more information on the traction
control system, see page 3-25.
Information display
There are 3 information display pages.
Push the select switch rotate between
them.
You can select and arrange which
items will be shown on each informa-
tion display page. (See page 3-17.) The
following items are available:  odometer
 tripmeters
 fuel reserve tripmeter
 estimated traveling range 
elapsed time
 air intake temperature
 coolant temperature
 average fuel consumption
 instantaneous fuel consumption
Odometer:
The odometer shows the total distance
traveled by the vehicle.
Tripmeters:
“TRIP-1” and “TRIP-2” show the dis-
tance traveled since they last reset.
TIP
 The odometer will lock at 999999.
 The tripmeters will reset and con-
tinue counting after 9999.9 is
reached.
The fuel reserve tripmeter shows the
distance traveled on the fuel reserve.
When approximately 3.9 L (1.03 US
gal, 0.86 Imp.gal) of fuel remains in the
fuel tank, the last segment of the fuel
meter starts flashing. In addition, the
information display will automatically
1. Traction control system indicator
1. Information display
2. Display–1
3. Display–2
4. Display–3
1
GEARN
5.0TRIP-1 km
7.0TRIP-2km
km
20ODO
GEARN
11RANGEkm
12.3FUEL AVG km/L
km/L
12.3CRNT FUEL
GEARN
25A.TEMP ˚C
LoC.TEMP ˚C
0:06TIME TRIP
3
421
20
ODOkm
5.0
TRIP-1km
7.0
TRIP-2km
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Instrument and control functions
3-14
3 Coolant temperature:
This shows the temperature of the
coolant. The coolant temperature will
vary with changes in the ambient tem-
perature and engine load.
If the message “Hi” flashes, stop the
vehicle, then stop the engine and let
the engine cool. (See page 6-41.)
TIP
The information display pages cannot
be rotated when the engine overheat
message “Hi” is flashing.
NOTICE
ECA10022
Do not continue to operate the en-
g
ine if it is overheatin g.
Average fuel consumption:
This function calculates the average
fuel consumption since it was last re-
set. The average fuel consumption can
be displayed as “km/L”, “L/100km” or
“MPG”. 
“km/L” shows the number of kilo-
meters traveled on one liter of fuel.
 “L/100km” shows how many liters
of fuel is needed to travel 100 km.
 “MPG” shows the number of miles
traveled per Imp.gallon of fuel.
TIP
See “Selecting the units” on page 3-16
to change the kilometer-based fuel
consumption units or to switch to
miles.
To reset the average fuel consumption,
push the “RESET” button briefly so
that the average fuel consumption dis-
play flashes, and then push and hold
the “RESET” button for 2 seconds.
TIP
After resetting the average fuel con-
sumption, “_ _._” will be shown until
the vehicle has traveled 1 km (0.6 mi).
NOTICE
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If there is a malfunction, “– –.–” will
be continuously displaye d. Have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
Instantaneous fuel consumption:
This function calculates the instanta-
neous fuel consumption under current
riding conditions. The instantaneous
fuel consumption can be displayed as
“km/L”, “L/100km” or “MPG”.
 “km/L” shows the number of kilo-
meters traveled on one liter of fuel.
 “L/100km” shows how many liters
of fuel is needed to travel 100 km.
Lo
C.TEMP ˚C
GEAR
4
Hi
C.TEMP˚C
12.3
FUEL AVG km/L
12.3
CRNT FUEL km/L
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
4-1
4
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe oper-
ating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and
schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility
of an acci dent or equipment d amage. Do not operate the vehicle if you fin d
any prob lem. If a pro blem cannot be corrected b y the proce dures provi ded
in this manual, have the vehicle inspecte d b y a Yamaha d ealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKSPAGE
Fuel • Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose for
obstructions, cracks or damage, and check hose con-
nections. 3-28,
3-29
En gine oil • Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-10
Final gear oil • Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-14
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified
level.
• Check cooling system for leakage. 6-16
Front brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic
system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-24,
6-25
Rear brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic
system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-24,
6-25
Clutch • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic
system.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-22
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-5
6
13 *Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts
and screws are properly tight-
ened. √√√√√
14 Brake lever pivot
shaft
• Lubricate with silicone grease.
√√√√√
15 Brake pe
dal pivot
shaft • Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. √√√√√
16 Clutch lever pivot
shaft • Lubricate with silicone grease.
√√√√√
17 Shift pe
dal pivot
shaft • Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. √√√√√
18 Si destan d • Check operation.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. √√√√√
19 *Sidestan d switch • Check operation and replace if
necessary. √√√√√√
20 *Front fork • Check operation and for oil
leakage.
• Replace if necessary. √√√√
21 *Shock ab
sorber
assem bly • Check operation and for oil
leakage.
• Replace if necessary. √√√√
22 *Rear suspension
relay arm an
d con-
nectin g arm pivot-
in g points • Check operation.
√√√√
23 En gine oil • Change (warm engine before
draining).
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. √√√√√√
24 En
gine oil filter
cartri dge • Replace.
√√√
25 *Co
o

lin g system • Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage. √√√√√
• Change. Every 3 years
NO. ITEM
X 1000 km
CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi ODOMETER
READINGS
ANNUAL CHECK
110203040
0.6 6 12 18 24
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6-16
6
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Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU20095To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa- ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
TIP
The coolant level must be
checked on a cold engine since
the level varies with engine tem-
perature.
 Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.
2. Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir.
TIP
The coolant should be between the mi-
nimum and maximum level marks.
3. If the coolant is at or below the mi-nimum level mark, remove the res-
ervoir cap. WARNING! Remove
only the coolant reservoir cap.
Never attempt to remove the ra-
d iator cap when the en gine is
hot.
[EWA15162]
4. Add coolant to the maximum level mark, and then install the reservoir
cap. NOTICE: If coolant is not
availab le, use distille d water or
soft tap water instead . Do not
use har d water or salt water
since it is harmful to the en gine.
If water has been used instead
of coolant, replace it with cool-
ant as soon as possi ble, other-
wise the coolin g system will not
b e protecte d a gainst frost an d
corrosion. If water has been
a dd ed to the coolant, have a
Yamaha dealer check the anti-
freeze content of the coolant as
soon as possi ble, otherwise the
effectiveness of the coolant will
b e red uced.
[ECA10473]
1. Coolant reservoir
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
2
13
1. Coolant reservoir cap
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to
the maximum level mark):
0.26 L (0.27 US qt, 0.23 Imp.qt)
1
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6
EAU33032Chan gin g the coolant
The coolant must be changed at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. Have a
Yamaha dealer change the coolant.
WARNING! Never attempt to remove the ra diator cap when the en gine is
hot.
[EWA10382] EAU36765
Air filter element
The air filter element must be replaced
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Have a Yamaha dealer replace the air
filter element.
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