2017 YAMAHA YXZ1000R transmission

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TIPAdjust the steering wheel position before
starting off. EBU36810Seat beltsThis vehicle is equipped with three-point seat
belts for the driver and passenger. Always
wear the seat belts properly while riding in the
vehicle. See page 7-5 for more information.
TIPIf the transmission is shifted into forward gear
without the driver seat belt being fastened, a
buzzer will sound. EBU31501Glove compartmentThis vehicle is equipped with a glove com-
partment.
1. Steering wheel position adjusting lever
1
1. Seat belt
1
1
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Drivetrain• Check front differential, transmission case, and rear final
gear for leakage. 5-6, 5-6, 5-6, 8-26,
8-29, 8-31
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir.
• Fill with coolant if necessary. 5-6, 8-33
Accelerator pedal • Check free play and for proper operation. 5-6
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
Drive select lever and
shift paddles • Check for proper operation. 5-7
YCC-S clutch • Check operation.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
5-8
Fittings and fasteners • Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-8
Instruments, lights and
switches • Check operation, and correct if necessary. 5-8, 8-63, 8-63
Wheels and tires • Check tire pressure and for wear and damage. 5-8, 8-54, 8-56
Axle boots • Check for damage. 8-35
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
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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.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.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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10–20 hours:
Avoid prolonged operation above 6300 r/min.
After break-in:
The vehicle may now be operated normally.EBU36560Starting the engine1. Turn the key to “ ” (on).NOTICEECB03340The coolant temperature warning light,
YCC-S system warning light, and engine
trouble warning light should come on, then
go off.
The EPS warning light should come on,
then go off when the engine is started.
To avoid possible damage, do not operate
the vehicle if a warning light does not work
as described above. 2. Press the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into neutral.
When the transmission is in the neutral
position, the transmission gear display
shows “N” and the neutral indicator
light should come on.
 The engine can be started in any gear if
the brake pedal is applied. However, it
is recommended to shift into neutral
before starting the engine.
4. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, start the engine by turning the key to “ ”
(start).
If the engine fails to start, release the key, and
then try starting it again. Wait a few seconds
before the next attempt. Each attempt should
be as short as possible, to preserve battery
energy. NOTICE: Do not crank the engine
more than 5 seconds on each attempt, or
starter damage could occur. Wait at least
5 seconds between each operation of the
electric starter to let it cool.
[ECB02140]
Do not turn the key to the “ ” (start) position
with the engine running; otherwise, damage
to the electric starter may result.
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TIPFor maximum engine life, never accelerate
hard when the engine is cold! EBU36723Shifting and reverse drivingThis vehicle is equipped with a 5-speed for-
ward and 1-speed reverse manual transmis-
sion with YCC-S (see page 4-22). The
transmission allows you to control the
amount of power you have available at a giv-
en speed for starting off, accelerating, climb-
ing hills, engine braking, etc.
Shift gears using the drive select lever and the
shift paddles; clutch operation is automatic.
Use the drive select lever to shift the trans-
mission into forward drive (first gear), neutral,
and reverse gear as shown. Use the shift pad-
dles to shift through the forward gears as
shown.
1. Drive select lever
2. Neutral position
1. Shift paddle “ ”
2. Shift paddle “ ”
1
2
2
1
1
2
3
4
5
5
4
3
2
1
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TIPTo use the drive select lever, you must be
pressing the brake pedal and be stopped
(be traveling less than 5 km/h [3 mph]), and
the engine should be at idle speed.
 You can shift between forward (first gear)
and reverse gear directly - it is not neces-
sary to shift into neutral.
 When using the shift paddles, YCC-S may
not complete the upshift if engine or vehicle
speed is too low, nor complete the down-
shift if engine or vehicle speed is too high.
 When AUTO DOWNSHIFT is downshifting
gears, do not operate the shift paddles or
accelerator pedal.
 During an emergency stop or sudden brak-
ing, AUTO DOWNSHIFT will not downshift
the transmission to first gear. Use the shift
paddle “ ” to downshift, and then apply
the accelerator pedal to resume normal op-
eration.
NOTICEECB03370Even with the transmission in the neutral
position, do not coast for long periods of
time with the engine off. The transmission
is properly lubricated only when the engine
is running. Inadequate lubrication may
damage the transmission. To start out and accelerate
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal
and apply the brake pedal. NOTICE: Al-
ways take your foot off the accelerator
pedal before operating the drive select
lever, otherwise damage to the engine
and drivetrain may result.
[ECB03360]
2. Release the parking brake (if applied).
3. Shift into first gear using the drive select lever (the transmission gear display
should show “1”).
4. Release the brake pedal and press the accelerator pedal gradually.
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To drive in reverse
WARNING
EWB03300Before you shift into reverse, make sure
there are no obstacles or people behind
you. When it is safe to proceed, go slowly.
Hitting an obstacle or person could result
in serious injury or death. 1. Stop the vehicle and continue to applythe brake pedal.
2. Check behind you.
3. Shift the transmission into reverse.
TIP To shift into reverse, the engine must be
running and at idle speed.
 When in reverse, the transmission gear dis-
play should show “R” and the reverse indi-
cator light should come on.
 The reverse buzzer will sound while the
transmission is in reverse. 4. Release the parking brake (if applied).1. Drive select lever
2. Reverse gear
1
2
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5. Check behind you, then release the brakepedal and press the accelerator pedal
gradually.
6. Continue to watch to the rear while driv- ing in reverse.EBU36733Launch system operationThe launch system allows you to start off at a
higher engine speed, and thus have a higher
initial acceleration rate than normal operation.
Only use the launch system on level ground
with a clear and safe path ahead of you.TIPThe launch system will be prevented from op-
erating if any of the following conditions are
present:
the engine is not warmed up or is overheat-
ing.
 the driver seat belt is not latched.
 the differential gear is locked (“DIFF LOCK”
is selected) or the differential gear lock indi-
cator is flashing. 
the parking brake is applied.
 an engine or system malfunction is detect-
ed (a warning light is on).
To activate the launch system1. Confirm that the front wheels and steer-
ing wheel are pointed straight ahead.
2. Shift the transmission into first gear.
3. While pressing the brake pedal, pull both
shift paddles toward you and hold them
in that position. The launch system indi-
cator light will come on, and the launch
system enters standby mode.
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