2018 YAMAHA YXZ1000R SS maintenance

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INTRODUCTION
EBU32920Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YXZ10YEXJ / YXZ10YESJ. It represents the
result of many years of Yamaha experience in th e production of fine sporting, touring, and pace-
setting racing vehicles. With the purchase of th is Yamaha, you can now appreciate the high de-
gree of craftsmanship and reliability that ha ve made Yamaha a leader in these fields.
This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of the features and operation of
this vehicle. It also includes basic maintenanc e and inspection procedures. If you have any ques-
tions regarding the operation or maintenance of your vehicle, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWB03490Please read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. Do not attempt to operate
this vehicle until you have attained adequate knowledge of its controls and operating fea-
tures. Regular inspections an d careful maintenance, along with good operating techni-
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FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .................... 5-1Front and rear brakes ........................... 5-3
Fuel ....................................................... 5-3
Engine oil .............................................. 5-5
Transmission ........................................ 5-6
Coolant ................................................. 5-6
Final gear .............................................. 5-6
Differential gear .................................... 5-6
Accelerator pedal ................................. 5-6
Seat belts ............................................. 5-7
Passenger handhold ............................ 5-7
Steering ................................................ 5-7
Drive select lever and shift paddles ..... 5-7
YCC-S clutch ....................................... 5-8
Fittings and fasteners ........................... 5-8
Instruments, lights and switches .......... 5-8
Control cables ...................................... 5-8
Tires ...................................................... 5-8
OPERATION ............................................ 6-1 Engine break-in .................................... 6-1
Starting the engine ............................... 6-2 Shifting and reverse driving ..................6-3
Dynamic clutch engagement ................6-7
Launch system operation .....................6-7
Selecting the drive mode ....................6-10
Parking ................................................6-12
Loading ...............................................6-12
BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE ...............7-1 KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ........................7-1
LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE ...........................................7-12
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT .........................................8-1 Owner’s Manual and tool kit .................8-2
Maintenance charts ..............................8-4
Hood ...................................................8-11
Panels .................................................8-11
Engine oil and oil filter.........................8-16
Transmission oil ..................................8-27
Final gear oil .......................................8-29
Differential gear oil ..............................8-32
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Axle boots .......................................... 8-36
Checking the spark plugs .................. 8-37
Air filter maintenance.......................... 8-38
Cleaning the air filter case check hoses ................................................ 8-42
Cleaning the spark arrester ................ 8-43
Valve clearance .................................. 8-45
Brakes ................................................ 8-45
Checking the front and rear brake pads.................................................. 8-45
Checking the parking brake pads ...... 8-46
Checking the brake and YCC-S
clutch fluid levels .............................. 8-46
Brake and YCC-S clutch fluid
replacement...................................... 8-48
YCC-S clutch ..................................... 8-48
Checking the brake pedal .................. 8-49
Checking the accelerator pedal ......... 8-49
Parking brake lever free play adjustment........................................ 8-50
Brake light switch ............................... 8-51
Cable inspection and lubrication........ 8-51
Pedal lubrication................................. 8-52 Checking the stabilizer bushes...........8-52
Upper and lower arm pivot
lubrication (left and right) ..................8-53
Rear knuckle upper and lower pivot lubrication (left and right) ..................8-54
Drive shaft universal joint lubrication .........................................8-54
Steering shaft lubrication....................8-54
Wheel removal ....................................8-55
Checking and tightening the bead lock (YXZ10YESJ) .............................8-55
Tire replacement .................................8-56
Wheel installation................................8-57
Battery ................................................8-57
Jump-starting .....................................8-61
Fuse replacement ...............................8-63
Headlights...........................................8-65
Headlight beam adjustment ...............8-65
Tail/brake light ....................................8-66
Interior lights (for equipped models) ...8-66
Troubleshooting ..................................8-66
Troubleshooting charts .......................8-68
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Red zone: 10500 r/min and above Odometer and tripmeters
The odometer shows the total distance trav-
eled by the vehicle. The odometer can be
used for maintenance and service intervals.
The tripmeters show the distance traveled
since they were last reset. The tripmeters can
be used to record the distance traveled on a
single trip, or to estimate the distance that
can be traveled with a full tank of gas, etc.Push the “SELECT” button to switch between
the odometer “ODO” and the tripmeters
“TRIP A” and “TRIP B” in the following order:
ODO
→ TRIP A → TRIP B → ODO
To reset a tripmeter, set the display to the
tripmeter you want to reset, then push the
“RESET” button for three seconds.
TIP The odometer will lock at 99999.
 The tripmeters will reset and continue
counting after 9999.9 is reached.
1. Odometer/Tripmeter A/Tripmeter B
2. “SELECT” button
3. “RESET” button
1
2
3
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
EBU31584Before starting off, inspect the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating condition. Use the fol-
lowing checklist and related information as a guide. Also, follow the service intervals in the peri-
odic maintenance chart to keep the vehicle in safe operating condition.
WARNING
EWB00482Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident
or equipment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem can-
not be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by
a Yamaha dealer. Pre-operation checklist
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Brakes • Check operation, free play, fluid level, and fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary. 5-3, 8-45, 8-51
Parking brake • Check for proper operation, condition, and free play. 8-50
Fuel • Check fuel level.
• Fill with the recommended fuel if necessary. 5-3
Engine oil • Check oil level.
• Fill with oil to proper level if necessary. 5-5, 8-16
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EBU32005PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTEBU32010Periodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrica-
tion will keep your vehicle in the safest and
most efficient condition possible. Safety is an
obligation of the vehicle owner/operator. The
most important points of vehicle inspection,
adjustment, and lubrication are explained on
the following pages.
WARNING
EWB01842Failure to properly maintain the vehicle or
performing maintenance activities incor-
rectly may increase your risk of injury or
death during service or while using the ve-
hicle. If you are not familiar with vehicle
service, have a Yamaha dealer perform the
service.
WARNING
EWB02563Turn off the engine when performing main-
tenance unless otherwise specified.
A running engine has moving parts that
can catch on body parts or clothing and
electrical parts that can cause shocks or
fires.
 Running the engine while servicing can
lead to eye injury, burns, fire, or carbon
monoxide poisoning - possibly leading
to death. See page 2-6 for more informa-
tion about carbon monoxide.
WARNING
EWB02691Brake discs, calipers, drums, and linings
can become very hot during use. To avoid
possible burns, let brake components cool
before touching them.
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EBU33561Owner’s Manual and tool kitYou are recommended to put this manual in
the vinyl bag and always carry it in the glove
compartment as shown. Put the tool kit and
tire pressure gauge under the passenger
seat.The maintenance information included in this
manual is intended to provide you, the owner,
with the necessary information for completing
your own preventive maintenance and minor
repairs.
The tools provided in the tool kit are sufficient
for this purpose, and should be kept on the
vehicle in case of emergency repairs.
Other tools and equipment are required for
certain service items. If you do not have a
torque wrench available during a service op-1. Owner’s Manual
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1. Tool kit
2. Tire pressure gauge
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2
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EBU37180Maintenance chartsEven if the vehicle isn’t driven for the stated mileage or engine hours, the month maintenance
intervals should still be followed. Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a
Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical skills.EBU35770Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system
 For vehicles equipped with an odometer or an ho ur meter, follow the km (mi) or hours mainte-
nance intervals. However, keep in mind that if the vehicle isn’t used for a long period of time,
the month maintenance intervals should still be followed.
 Items marked with an asterisk should be perfor med by a Yamaha dealer as they require special
tools, data and technical skills.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)
hours 20 80 160 160 320
1 *Fuel line • Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
• Replace if necessary.
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2 *Va l v e s • Check valve clearance and adjust if neces-
sary. Every 5000 km (3200 mi).
3 *Spark plugs • Check condition.
• Adjust gap and clean.
• Replace if necessary. √√√√√
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