2018 YAMAHA YXZ1000R SS low beam

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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EBU34910Parking brake indicator light “(P)”
This indicator light comes on when the park-
ing brake is applied.EBU36450High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the high
beam of the headlight is switched on.EBU35851Differential gear lock indicator light “DIFF
LOCK”
This indicator light comes on when the front
differential gear is locked.TIPWhen the On–Command drive knob is set to
“DIFF LOCK”, the indicator light will flash until
the differential is locked. Turn the steering
wheel back and forth or drive slowly to help
the differential gear lock to engage.
EBU34921Drivetrain icon “ / ”
The drivetrain icon indicates what type of
drive mode is currently selected. When 2WD
is selected, the icon will turn off. When 4WD
is selected, “ ” is displayed. And when 4WD
with differential lock is selected “ ” is dis-
played.TIP See pages 4-21 and 6-10 for more informa-
tion on selecting the drive mode.
 Due to the synchronizing mechanism in the
differential gear case, the drivetrain icon
may not come on until the vehicle starts
moving.
 When the On-Command drive knob is set
to “DIFF LOCK” or “4WD”, the drivetrain
icon and the differential gear lock indicator
light will flash until the differential gear is
completely locked or unlocked. If the icon
and the indicator light continue to flash, the
differential is not completely locked or un-
locked. In this case, start moving slowly
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EBU35471Light switch “ / / ”Set the switch to “ ” to turn on the low
beam and the taillight.
Set the switch to “ ” to turn on the high
beam and the taillight.
Set the switch to “ ” to turn off the head-
lights and taillight.NOTICEECB02061Do not use the headlights with the engine
turned off for an extended period of time.
The battery may discharge to the pointthat the electric starter will not have
enough power to crank the engine. If this
should happen, remove the battery and re-
charge it.
EBU36942Interior light switch “ ” (for equipped
models)Push the upper side (a) of the interior light
switch to turn on the interior lights and push
the lower side (b) of the switch to turn off the
lights.
1. Light switch “ / / ”
L
H
1
L
HLH
1. Interior light
1
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4. Turn the key to “ ” (on) and turn on theelectrical circuit in question to check if
the device operates. If the fuse blows
again immediately, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
5. Install the panel.EBU35261HeadlightsThis model is equipped with LED headlights.
There are no user replaceable bulbs. If one or
more headlights do not come on, check for a
loose connection, check the headlight fuse,
and then have a Yamaha dealer check the ve-
hicle.TIP When the headlights are set to low beam,
only the top half of each lamp will illuminate.
 When the headlights are set to high beam,
both halves of each lamp will illuminate.
EBU32681Headlight beam adjustmentNOTICEECB00691It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer
make this adjustment. To raise the beam, turn the headlight beam
adjusting screw in direction (a).
To lower the beam, turn the headlight beam
adjusting screw in direction (b).1. Headlight beam adjusting screw
(a)
(b)
1
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HHalf clutch indicator light ............................................... 4-6
Headlight beam, adjusting ........................................... 8-65
Headlights .................................................................... 8-65
Helmet indicator light ..................................................... 4-9
High beam indicator light ............................................... 4-3
Hood ............................................................................ 8-11IIdentification number records ...................................... 11-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ................................. 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches, Pre-operation check ........................................................................... 5-8
Interior lights (for equipped models) ............................ 8-66
Interior light switch (for equipped models) .................. 4-20JJump-starting .............................................................. 8-61LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
Launch system indicator light ........................................ 4-7
Launch system operation .............................................. 6-7
Light switch .................................................................. 4-20
Loading ........................................................................ 6-12MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................ 8-6
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................ 8-4
Maintenance charts ....................................................... 8-4
Model label .................................................................. 11-1
Multi-function meter unit ............................................. 4-10NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-2
OOwner’s Manual and tool kit .......................................... 8-2PPanels .......................................................................... 8-11
Parking ......................................................................... 6-12
Parking brake indicator light .......................................... 4-3
Parking brake lever ...................................................... 4-23
Parking brake lever free play, adjusting ...................... 8-50
Parking brake pads, checking ..................................... 8-46
Passenger handhold, Pre-operation check ................... 5-7
Pedal, lubrication ......................................................... 8-52RRear knuckle upper and lower pivot, lubrication ......... 8-54
Rearview mirror (for equipped models) ....................... 4-29
Reverse indicator light ................................................... 4-2SSafety information .......................................................... 2-1
Seat belt indicator light .................................................. 4-9
Seat belts ..................................................................... 4-29
Seat belts, Pre-operation check .................................... 5-7
Seats ............................................................................ 4-26
Shifting and reverse driving ........................................... 6-3
Shift timing indicator light .............................................. 4-4
Shock absorbers, front ................................................ 4-34
Shock absorbers, rear ................................................. 4-44
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-43
Spark plugs, checking ................................................. 8-37
Specifications .............................................................. 10-1
Stabilizer bushes, checking .......... ............................... 8-52
Starting the engine ........................................................ 6-2
Steering, Pre-operation check ....................................... 5-7
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