2017 YAMAHA YXZ1000R SS engine

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EBU35070TIPInspect and service the vehicle more frequently if you drive aggressively or in severe conditions
such as rain, mud, sand or unusually dusty areas.
 Service the clutch system in similar fashion and at similar intervals to the brake system.
 The service items contained herein should not be considered exhaustive, therefore:
• have your YXZ1000R checked and serviced by your Yamaha dealer at regular intervals.
• replace any damaged or visibly worn part immediately. 21 *Drive shaft uni-
versal joint • Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
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22 *Engine mount • Check for cracks or damage.
• Check bolt tightness.
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23 *Front and rear
axle boots • Check for cracks or other damage, and re-
place if necessary. √√
24 *Fittings and fas-
teners • Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
• Correct if necessary.
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NO. ITEM ROUTINE
INITIAL EVERY
Whichev- er comes first month 1 3 6 6 12
km
(mi) 320
(200) 1300
(800) 2500
(1600) 2500
(1600) 5000
(3200)
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To install the panelPlace the panel in the original position, and
then install the quick fastener screws.EBU35434Engine oil and oil filterCheck the engine oil level before each opera-
tion. In addition, change the oil and replace
the filter at the intervals specified in the gen-
eral maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove panel C (page 8-10). 3. Start the engine and warm it up to a nor-
mal operating temperature (the engine oil
temperature should reach 60 °C [140 °F]),
then let the engine idle for a minimum of
ten seconds before turning the engine off.
TIPIf the engine is cold, take the vehicle for a
short drive or let it idle for approximately ten
minutes before checking the engine oil level. 4. Remove the engine oil tank filler cap and
wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.
5. Insert the dipstick back into the oil tank
(without screwing it in), and then remove
it again to check the oil level.TIPThe engine oil level should be between the tip
of the dipstick and the maximum level mark.
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6. If the oil level is not between the tip of thedipstick and the maximum level mark,
add sufficient oil of the recommended
type to raise it to the correct level.
7. Check the O-ring for damage, and re-
place it if necessary.
8. Install the engine oil tank filler cap.
9. Install the panel. To change the engine oil
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove panel C. (See page 8-10.)
3. Remove the engine oil tank cover by re- moving the bolts.
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off.
5. Place an oil pan (or use a trough or funnel)
beneath the oil tank to collect the used
engine oil.1. Engine oil tank filler cap
2. O-ring
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Maximum level mark
5. Tip of the engine oil dipstick
1
4
5
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1. Engine oil tank cover
2. Bolt
1
2
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6. Remove the engine oil tank filler cap andthe cylinder head cap. 7. Check the O-ring for damage, and re-
place it if necessary.
8. Remove the oil tank drain bolt and its gasket to drain the engine oil from the oil
tank.1. Engine oil tank filler cap
1. Cylinder head cap
1
1
1. Engine oil tank filler cap
2. O-ring
3. Cylinder head cap
3
2
1
2
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9. Place an oil pan under the engine to col-lect the used engine oil.
10. Remove the engine oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from the engine.
TIPA “ ” mark is stamped on the crankcase
near the engine oil drain bolt for easy identifi-
cation. 11. Install the engine oil drain bolt, engine oil
tank drain bolt and their new gaskets,
and then tighten the bolts to the specified
torques.
1. Engine oil tank drain bolt
2. Gasket
2
1
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
3. “ ” mark
1 2
3
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12. Add 2.00 L (2.11 US qt, 1.76 Imp.qt) ofthe recommended engine oil to the oil
tank, and then install and tighten the en-
gine oil tank filler cap and the cylinder
head cap.
13. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off.
14. Remove the engine oil tank filler cap, and then add sufficient oil of the recommend-
ed type to raise it to the maximum level
mark on the dipstick.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts af-
ter the engine and exhaust system have
cooled down. NOTICEECB03020Do not use oils with a diesel specifica-
tion of “CD” or oils of a higher quality
than specified. In addition, do not use
oils labeled “ENERGY CONSERVING II”
or higher.
 Make sure that no foreign material en-
ters the oil tank.
Tightening torques:
Engine oil drain bolt:10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lb·ft)
Engine oil tank drain bolt: 16 N·m (1.6 kgf·m, 12 lb·ft)
Recommended engine oil: See page 10-1.
Oil quantity: Oil change only:2.50 L (2.64 US qt, 2.20 Imp.qt)
Oil change and filter replacement: 2.70 L (2.85 US qt, 2.38 Imp.qt)
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15. Install and tighten the engine oil tank fillercap.
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.
17. Turn the engine off, wait at least ten mi- nutes, and then check the oil level and
correct it if necessary.
18. Install the engine oil tank cover by install- ing the bolts.
19. Install the panel.
To change the engine oil and oil filter 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Loosen the left and right side panels by removing the bolt as shown. 3. Remove the rear bottom panel by remov-
ing the bolts.
1. Left side panel
2. Right side panel
3. Bolt
3
1
3
2
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4. Remove the bolts, and then slide the cen-ter bottom panel rearward to remove it. 5. Drain the engine oil from the both the oil
tank and the engine.
TIPRefer to steps 2–10 of the “To change the en-
gine oil” section for th e oil draining procedure. 6. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil
filter wrench. Make sure that the O-ring is
removed together with the oil filter car-
tridge. If the O-ring remains attached to
the crankcase, oil leakage may occur.
1. Rear bottom panel
2. Bolt
2
1
2
2
1. Center bottom panel
2. Bolt
2
2
2
2
2
1
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