2017 YAMAHA XT1200ZE checking oil

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 .....................3-7
Multi-function meter unit ...............3-10
D-mode (drive mode) ....................3-22
Handlebar switches.......................3-23
Clutch lever ...................................3-24
Shift pedal .....................................3-25
Brake lever ....................................3-25
Brake pedal ...................................3-26
ABS ...............................................3-27
Traction control system.................3-28
Fuel tank cap.................................3-30
Fuel................................................3-30
Fuel tank overflow hose ................3-32
Catalytic converter ........................3-32
Rider seat ......................................3-33
Adjusting the rider seat height ......3-34
Windshield.....................................3-36
Adjusting the front and rear suspension.................................3-37
Carriers..........................................3-41
Luggage strap holders ..................3-42
Sidestand ......................................3-43
Ignition circuit cut-off system........3-43
Auxiliary DC jack ...........................3-45
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
centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-28
Lubricating the swingarm pivots... 6-28
Checking the front fork ................. 6-29
Checking the steering ................... 6-29
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-30
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Instrument and control functions
3-18
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4. Use the select switch to highlight
“Middle” or “Low”, and then chan-
ge the setting using the same pro-
cedure that was used for the high
setting.
5. When you are finished changing the settings, use the select switch
to highlight “ ”, and then push the
menu switch “MENU” to return to
the setting mode main screen.
TIP
The setting can be set to 10 tempera-
ture levels.
Resetting the maintenance intervals
1. Use the select switch to highlight“Maintenance”. 2. Push the menu switch “MENU”,
and then push the “RESET” but-
ton to select the item to reset.
3. While the selected item is flashing, push and hold the “RESET” but-
ton for 2 seconds.
4. Push the menu switch “MENU” to return to the setting mode main
screen.
Checking and resetting “TIME–2” and
“TIME–3”
1. Use the select switch to highlight “Time Trip”.
Grip Warmer
Hig
h
10
Middle
5
Low
1
Grip Warmer
Hi g
h
10
Middle
5
Low
1
MENU
Grip Warmer
Maintenance
Time Trip
Unit
Display
Brightness
Clock
20
OIL km
10
FREE-1km
10
FREE-2km
Maintenance
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-13
6
NOTICE
ECA11621
 In or der to prevent clutch slip-
pa ge (since the en gine oil also
lu bricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical add itives. Do
not use oils with a d iesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a hi gh-
er quality than specified . In
a ddition, do not use oils la bele d
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
hi gher.
 Make sure that no forei gn mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
14. Check the O-ring for damage, and replace it if necessary.
15. Install and tighten the engine oil filler cap.
16. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
TIP
After the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if
the oil level is sufficient.
NOTICE
ECA10402
If the oil level warnin g li ght flickers
or remains on even if the oil level is
correct, imme diately turn the en gine
off an d have a Yamaha d ealer check
the vehicle.
17. Turn the engine off, wait a few mi- nutes until the oil settles, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. O-ring
2
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-14
6
EAU20017
Final g ear oil
The final gear case must be checked
for oil leakage before each ride. If any
leakage is found, have a Yamaha deal-
er check and repair the vehicle. In ad-
dition, the final gear oil level must be
checked and the oil changed as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
WARNING
EWA10371
Make sure that no forei gn mate-
rial enters the final g ear case.
 Make sure that no oil g ets on
the tire or wheel.
To check the final gear oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.
TIP
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the
oil level. A slight tilt to the side can re-
sult in a false reading.
2. Remove the final gear oil filler boltand its gasket, and then check the
oil level in the final gear case.
TIP
The oil level should be at the brim of
the filler hole.
3. If the oil is below the brim of thefiller hole, add sufficient oil of the
recommended type to raise it to
the correct level.
4. Check the gasket for damage, and replace it if necessary.
5. Install the final gear oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.
To chan ge the final gear oil
1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa- ce.
2. Place an oil pan under the final gear case to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt, the final gear oil drain bolt and
their gasket to drain the oil from
the final gear case.
1. Final gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket
3. Correct oil level
Tightening torque:
Final gear oil filler bolt:
23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 lb·ft)
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Index
A
ABS ...................................................... 3-27
ABS warning light ................................... 3-5
Air filter element ................................... 6-17
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-45
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ............... 6-35
B
Battery .................................................. 6-30
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ........ 6-26
Brake and clutch levers, checking
and lubricating ................................... 6-27
Brake and shift pedals, checking
and lubricating ................................... 6-27
Brake fluid level, checking ................... 6-25
Brake lever ........................................... 3-25
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-23
Brake light switches ............................. 6-23
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-26
C
Canister ................................................ 6-10
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carriers ................................................. 3-41
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-32
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating ................................... 6-28
Clutch lever ................................. 3-24, 6-22
Coolant ................................................. 6-16
Cowlings, removing and installing ......... 6-7
Cruise control indicator lights ................ 3-4
Cruise control switches ........................ 3-24
Cruise control system ............................ 3-7
D
Data recording, vehicle .......................... 9-3
Diagnostic connector ............................. 9-2
Dimmer/Pass switch ............................ 3-23
D-mode (drive mode) ........................... 3-22
E
Electronically adjustable suspension system warning light ............................ 3-5
Engine break-in ...................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 6-18
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-10
Engine serial number.............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light................... 3-5
F
Final gear oil ......................................... 6-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-24
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-29
Fuel....................................................... 3-30
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-4 Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-30
Fuel tank overflow hose ........................ 3-32
Fuses, replacing.................................... 6-32
H
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-23
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-23
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-33
High beam indicator light........................ 3-4
Horn switch........................................... 3-23
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-43
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 3-6
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 3-4
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-38
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-42
M
Main switch/steering lock ....................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control
system .................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Menu switch ......................................... 3-24
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ...................... 3-10
N
Neutral indicator light.............................. 3-4
O
Oil level warning light .............................. 3-4
P
Parking .................................................... 5-5
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
R
Rider seat.............................................. 3-33
Rider seat height, adjusting .................. 3-34
S
Safety information................................... 1-1
Select switch ........................................ 3-24
Shifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal............................................. 3-25
Sidestand .............................................. 3-43
Spark plugs, checking ............................ 6-9
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-2
Steering, checking ................................ 6-29
Stop/Run/Start switch .......................... 3-23
Storage ................................................... 7-4
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