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Wet brakes may have reduced effectiveness.
After leaving the water, test the brakes. If nec-
essary, apply the brakes several times to let
friction dry them out.NOTICEECB02950After driving your vehicle in water, be sure
to drain the trapped water by removing the
check hoses at the bottom of the air filter
case. Wash the vehicle in fresh water if it
has been operated in salt water or muddy
conditions. Loose terrain/slippery terrain
When driving on slippery terrain, including
wet, muddy, or icy conditions, as well as
loose gravel, be aware that you could begin
skidding or sliding. To avoid loss of control,
slow down and put the vehicle in four-wheel
drive before driving on a slippery surface and
plan your path to avoid making abrupt ma-
neuvers. If you feel the vehicle begin to slide sideways
or fishtail (rear-wheel sliding), steer into the di-
rection of the slide if possible, to regain direc-
tional control. For example, if you feel the
back of the vehicle start
to slide to your right,
steer to the right.
Brush or wooded areas
When operating in areas with brush or trees,
watch carefully on both sides and above the
vehicle for obstacles such as branches that
the vehicle might hit, causing an accident.
Watch for brush that might enter the vehicle
as you pass and strike you or the passenger.
Never hold onto the cage/frame. The passen-
ger should always hold onto the passenger
handhold with both hands.
The muffler and other engine parts become
extremely hot during operation and remain
hot after the engine has stopped. To reduce
the risk of fire during operation or after leaving
the vehicle, do not let brush, grass and other
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14*Wheels • Check balance, runout, and for damage.
• Balance wheel if necessary.
• Replace wheel if damaged or if runout is
over specified limits. √√√√
• Check and tighten the bead lock (for equipped models). Every 500 km (300 mi)
15 *Wheel bearings • Check bearing assemblies for loose-
ness/damage.
• Replace if damaged. √√√√
16 *Front and rear
suspension • Check operation and for oil leakage.
• Correct if necessary.
√√
17 *Steering system • Check operation and for looseness. Replace
if damaged.
• Check toe-in. Adjust if necessary. √√√√√
18 *Stabilizer bushes • Check for cracks or other damage, and re-
place if necessary. √√√
19 *Upper and lower
arm pivots • Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
√√√
20 *Rear knuckle up-
per and lower piv-
ots • Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
√√√
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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8. Install the tailpipe cover bolts and tightenthem to the specified torque.EBU32460Valve clearanceThe correct valve clearance changes with
use, resulting in improper fuel/air supply or
engine noise. To preven t this, the valve clear-
ance must be adjusted regularly. This adjust-
ment however, should be left to a
professional Yamaha service technician.EBU32470BrakesReplacement of brake components requires
professional knowledge. Brake service
should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWB02572Operating with improperly serviced or ad-
justed brakes could lead to a loss in brak-
ing ability and an accident. EBU35150Checking the front and rear brake padsCheck each brake pad for damage and mea-
sure the lining thickness. If a brake pad is
damaged or if the lining thickness is less than
1.0 mm (0.04 in), have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the brake pads as a set.
The wheels need to be removed to check the
brake pads. (See pages 8-55, 8-57 for wheel
removal and installation procedures.)
Tightening torque: Tailpipe cover bolt:8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m, 5.9 lb·ft)
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EBU32610Wheel removal1. Loosen the wheel nuts.
2. Elevate the vehicle and place a suitablestand under the frame.
3. Remove the nuts from the wheel.
4. Remove the wheel.
EBU35832Checking and tightening the bead lock
(YXZ10YESJ)Check the bead lock at the intervals specified
in the general maintenance and lubrication
chart and whenever the tires have been re-
placed.1. Wheel nut
1 1
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EBU33090Wheel installation1. Install the wheel and the nuts.
2. Lower the vehicle so that the wheel is onthe ground.
3. Tighten the wheel nuts in a crisscross pattern to the specified torque.
WARNING
EWB03400Do not reverse the rims on your Yamaha
YXZ1000R to widen the track width. In-
stalling wheels improperly increases the
risk of wheel failure and accidents. EBU35232BatteryThis model is equipped with a 12–volt VRLA
(valve–regulated lead–acid) battery. There is
no need to check the electrolyte or to add dis-
tilled water. However, the battery lead con-
nections need to be checked and tightened,
and the battery terminals cleaned if corroded.
If the battery seems to have discharged, re-
charge it as soon as possible.
Front tire:Size:27 x 9.00R-14NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU09 (YXZ10YEXJ)
MAXXIS/MU9Y (YXZ10YESJ)
Rear tire: Size:27 x 11.00R-14NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU10 (YXZ10YEXJ)
MAXXIS/MU9Y (YXZ10YESJ)
Tightening torques:Front wheel nut:75 N·m (7.5 kgf·m, 55 lb·ft)
Rear wheel nut: 75 N·m (7.5 kgf·m, 55 lb·ft)
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EBU35252Fuse replacementThe main fuse, the fuel injection system fuse,
the EPS fuse, and the fuse box are located
under panel A. (See page 8-11.)If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.1. Turn the key to “ ” (off) and turn off the electrical circuit in question.1. Main fuse
2. EPS fuse
3. Fuse box
4. Fuel injection system fuse
5. Fuel injection system spare fuse
12
3
4
5
1. Headlight fuse “HEAD”
2. Signaling system fuse “SIGNAL”
3. Four-wheel-drive motor fuse “DIFF”
4. Backup fuse “BACK UP” (for clock)
5. Ignition fuse “IGNITION”
6. Radiator fan motor fuse “FAN”
7. Spare fuse
8. Accessory fuse “ACC”
9. YCC-S motor control fuse “MOTOR”
10.Auxiliary DC jack fuse “TERMINAL”
1 234
5
6
7
8
9
10
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NOTICEECB00641To prevent accidental short-circuiting,
turn off the main switch when checking or
replacing a fuse. 2. Remove panel A. (See page 8-11.)
3. Remove the blown fuse, and then install anew fuse of the specified amperage.
WARNING! Always use a fuse of the specified amperage. Never use any
material in place of the proper fuse.
Using an improper fuse can cause
damage to the electrical system and
may lead to a fire.
[EWB03440]
Specified fuses: Main fuse:50.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 15.0 A
Headlight fuse: 15.0 A
Ignition fuse: 15.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse: 10.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse: 10.0 A
Radiator fan motor fuse: 30.0 A
Backup fuse: 10.0 A
EPS fuse: 40.0 A
Accessory fuse: 10.0 A
YCC-S motor control fuse: 30.0 A
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EBU32720
CLEANING AND STORAGE
EBU35920CleaningFrequent, thorough cleaning of your vehicle
will not only enhance its appearance but will
improve its general performance and extend
the useful life of many components.1. Before cleaning the vehicle: a. Block off the end of the exhaust pipeto prevent water entry. A plastic bag
and strong rubber band may be used.
b. Make sure the spark plugs and all filler caps are properly installed.
2. If the engine case is excessively greasy, apply degreaser with a paint brush. Do
not apply degreaser to the wheel axles.
3. Rinse the dirt and degreaser off with a garden hose. Use only enough pressure
to do the job. WARNING! Test the
brakes after washing. Apply the
brakes several times at slow speeds to
let friction dry the brakes. Wet brakes may have reduced stopping ability, in-
creasing the chance of an accident.
[EWB03471]
NOTICE: Excessive water pres-
sure may cause water seepage and
deterioration of wheel bearings,
brakes, transmission seals and electri-
cal devices. Many expensive repair
bills have resulted from improper high-
pressure detergent applications such
as those available in coin-operated car
washers.
[ECB00712]
4. Once the majority of the dirt has been hosed off, wash all surfaces with warm
water and mild, detergent-type soap. An
old toothbrush or bottle brush is handy
for hard-to-get-at places.
5. Rinse the vehicle off immediately with
clean water and dry all surfaces with a
clean chamois towel or soft, absorbent
cloth.
6. Clean the seats with a vinyl upholstery cleaner to keep the covers pliable and
glossy.
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