2018 YAMAHA YXZ1000R SS Owners Manual

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EBU31872
OPERATION
EBU31880Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to be-
come familiar with all controls. If there is a
control or function you do not understand,
ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWB03290Failure to familiarize yourself with the con-
trols can lead to loss of control, which
could cause an accident or injury. EBU35720Engine break-inThere is never a more important period in the
life of your vehicle than the period between 0
and 20 hours.
For this reason, we ask that you read the fol-
lowing material carefully. Because the engine
is brand new, you must not put an excessive
load on it for the first several hours of opera-
tion. During the first 20 hours, the variousparts in the engine wear and polish them-
selves to achieve the correct operating clear-
ances.
During this period, prolonged full-throttle op-
eration or any condition that might result in
excessive engine heating must be avoided.
However, momentary (2–3 seconds maxi-
mum) full-throttle operation under load does
not harm the engine.
Each full-throttle acceleration sequence
should be followed with a substantial rest pe-
riod for the engine, by cruising at lower r/min
so the engine can rid itself of the temporary
build-up of heat. If any abnormality is noticed
during this period, consult a Yamaha dealer.
0–10 hours:
Avoid prolonged operation above 5300 r/min.
Allow a cooling-off period of 5 to 10 minutes
after every hour of operation. Vary the speed
of the vehicle from time to time. Do not oper-
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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 4-23). 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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5. When vehicle speed has sufficiently in-creased, use the shift paddle “ ” to shift
into second gear (“2”).
6. Follow the same procedure when shifting to the next higher gear.
To decelerate
When slowing down, release the accelerator
pedal and apply the brake pedal smoothly. As
you slow down, shift to a lower gear. Be sure
that the engine has sufficiently slowed before
engaging a lower gear. Improper use of the
brake pedal or shift paddles can cause the
tires to lose traction, reducing control and in-
creasing the possibility of an accident.
WARNING
EWB00712Make sure the engine has sufficiently
slowed before shifting to a lower gear. En-
gaging a lower gear when the engine
speed is too high could make the wheels
stop rotating and lose traction. This could cause loss of control, an accident and inju-
ry. It could also cause engine or drivetrain
damage.
Recommended shift points
The recommended shift points during accel-
eration and deceleration are shown in the fol-
lowing table.TIPWhen coming to a stop under normal condi-
tions, AUTO DOWNSHIFT will shift the trans-
mission into first gear automatically. Shift up points:
1st → 2nd: 19 km/h (12 mi/h)
2nd → 3rd: 33 km/h (21 mi/h)
3rd → 4th: 44 km/h (27 mi/h)
4th → 5th: 53 km/h (33 mi/h)
Shift down points: 5th → 4th: 30 km/h (19 mi/h)
4th → 3rd: 17 km/h (11 mi/h)
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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 apply the 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 brake
pedal and press the accelerator pedal
gradually.
6. Continue to watch to the rear while driv-
ing in reverse.EBU37790Dynamic clutch engagementWhen driving up a steep hill or over rocky ter-
rain at very slow speed in 1st gear, or when
stuck in a rut and extra “oomph” is needed to
climb up and over the obstacle, use this fea-
ture as follows.
1. With the transmission in 1st gear, fully de- press the accelerator pedal.
2. After a few moments, YCC-S will fully en-
gage the clutch thereby transmitting full
power to the drive wheels.
3. Release the accelerator pedal as needed
and resume normal driving.TIPCorrect accelerator pedal free play is nec-
essary for proper operation. 
Dynamic clutch engagement works in 1st
gear only.
 Time to engagement will vary depending on
conditions.
NOTICEECB03740Do not use repeatedly in a short period of
time. Otherwise, the clutch system may be
damaged. 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:
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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. 4. While checking in front of you for obsta-
cles or anything that may cross your
path, release the brake pedal, and then
press the accelerator pedal to rev the en-
gine to the desired launch engine speed.
TIPThe engine speed at launch must be be-
tween 5000–10000 r/min.
 If you release one shift paddle, or if a sys-
tem restriction is detected during standby
mode, the launch system indicator light will
begin to flash and the launch will be can-
celled.
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