2018 YAMAHA YXZ1000R SS rear differential

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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EBU31402On–Command drive knob
“2WD/4WD/DIFF LOCK”Stop the vehicle and move the On–Command
drive knob to change the drive mode to two–
wheel drive, four–wheel drive, or four–wheel
drive with differential lock. Select the appro-
priate drive according to the terrain and driv-
ing conditions.
 “2WD” (two–wheel drive): Power is sup-
plied to the rear wheels only.
 “4WD” (four–wheel drive): Power is sup-
plied to the front and rear wheels.
1. Interior light switch “ ”
(a)(b)
1
1. On-Command drive knob “2WD/4WD/DIFF LOCK”
1
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Drivetrain• Check front differential, transmission case, and rear final
gear for leakage. 5-6, 5-6, 5-6, 8-27,
8-29, 8-32
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir.
• Fill with coolant if necessary. 5-6, 8-34
Accelerator pedal • Check free play and for proper operation. 5-6
Seat belts • Check for proper operation and belt wear. 5-7
Passenger handhold • Check for stability and proper fastening. 5-7, 7-8
Steering • Check for proper operation. 5-7
Drive select lever and
shift paddles • Check for proper operation. 5-7
YCC-S clutch • Check operation.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
5-8
Fittings and fasteners • Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-8
Instruments, lights and
switches • Check for proper operation. 3-3, 4-2, 5-8, 8-65,
8-65
Wheels and tires • Check tire pressure and for wear and damage. 5-8, 8-55, 8-57
Axle boots • Check for damage. 8-36
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EBU35061Selecting the drive modeThe vehicle handles differently in each of the drive modes: “2WD”, “4WD” and “DIFF LOCK”. For
example, the vehicle requires more effort to turn in “DIFF LOCK” than in “2WD”. Always stop the
vehicle before changing the position of th e On-Command drive knob. The drive mode icon
changes according to the selected drive mode. The drive mode icon and the “DIFF LOCK” indi-
cator light come on as follows:
Knob position Indication Drive mode
(none)
“2WD” (two-wheel drive): Drive power is supplied to the rear
wheels only.
“4WD” (four-wheel drive): Drive power is supplied to the
front and rear wheels.
“DIFF LOCK” (four-wheel drive with the differential gear
locked): Drive power is supplied to the front and rear wheels
and the differential gear is locked.
Unlike in four-wheel drive, all wheels turn at the same
speed.
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Become familiar with the way the vehicle han-
dles in the various drive modes. Start off with
two-wheel drive “2WD”, then four-wheel drive
“4WD”, and finally four-wheel drive with the
differential locked “DIFF LOCK”. Steering
may take more effort in four-wheel drive with
the differential locked “DIFF LOCK”. Also
practice driving in reverse.TIPTake the time to learn basic operation of the
vehicle before driving at higher speeds or at-
tempting more difficult maneuvers.
Getting ready to ride
Perform the pre-operation checks on page
5-1. Follow the instructions on page 6-2 when
starting the engine.
Turning
Use care in turns — turning the steering wheel
too far or too fast can result in loss of control
or a rollover. Slow down before entering
turns. When making tight turns from a stand-
still or at slow speeds, avoid sudden or hard
acceleration. Driving aggressively or making
abrupt maneuvers even on flat, open areas
can cause side rollovers. Avoid sideways slid-
ing, skidding, or fishtailing (rear-wheel slid-
ing), and never do donuts. If you feel the
vehicle begin to slide sideways or the rear
wheels begin to slide during a turn, steer into
the direction of the slide, if possible, and
gradually let off the accelerator pedal to re-
gain directional control and avoid rollover. For
example, if you feel the back of the vehicle
start to slide to your right, steer to the right.
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TIPYou may need to turn the steering wheel left
and right to help the differential lock into pla-
ce. 3. Stop the engine (turn the key to “ ”[off]).
4. With the brake pedal still being applied, set the parking brake.
5. Finally, get out of the vehicle and block
the front and rear wheels with rocks or
other objects.
Loading
Be aware that vehicle load includes the total
combined weight of the operator, passenger,
any installed accessories, and any luggage or
cargo brought on board or stored in the cargo
bed. Make sure that the gross vehicle weight
(vehicle load plus weight of the vehicle itself)
never exceeds 1025 kg (2260 lb). Vehicle loading can affect handling as well as
the recommended tire pressure. (See pages
6-12, 5-8.)
EBU36681Operation on different surfaces and
terrainsGo slowly and proceed with caution when op-
erating on an unfamiliar surface or terrain.
This vehicle may handle differently in certain
types of terrains or on certain surfaces. You
may come upon hidden rocks, bumps, or
holes without enough time to react. To avoid
loss of control or rollover, always be alert to
changing surfaces or terrain when operating
the vehicle.
Your Yamaha YXZ1000R has higher ground
clearance and other features to handle rug-
ged terrain, and as a result, can overturn in
situations where some vehicles may not.
Abrupt maneuvers or aggressive driving can
cause loss of control, including rollovers –
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INDEX
AAccelerator pedal ......................................................... 4-22
Accelerator pedal, checking ........................................ 8-49
Accelerator pedal, Pre-operation check ........................ 5-6
Air filter ......................................................................... 8-38
Air filter case hoses, cleaning ...................................... 8-42
Auxiliary DC jack .......................................................... 4-55
Axle boots .................................................................... 8-36BBasic guide for safe use ................................................. 7-1
Battery, Periodic maintenance ..................................... 8-57
Bead lock, checking and tightening (YXZ10YESJ) ...... 8-55
Brake and YCC-S clutch fluid levels, checking ........... 8-46
Brake fluid, replacing ...................................................8-48
Brake light switch ......................................................... 8-51
Brake pedal .................................................................. 4-22
Brake pedal, checking ................................................. 8-49
Brakes, Periodic maintenance ..................................... 8-45
Brakes, Pre-operation check ......................................... 5-3CCable, inspecting and lubrication ................................ 8-51
Cargo bed .................................................................... 4-33
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Control cables, Pre-operation check ............................. 5-8
Coolant, Periodic maintenance .................................... 8-34
Coolant, Pre-operation check ........................................ 5-6
Coolant temperature warning light ................................. 4-4
Cup holders .................................................................. 4-32
DDifferential gear lock indicator light ............................... 4-3
Differential gear oil, Periodic maintenance .................. 8-32
Differential gear, Pre-operation check ........................... 5-6
Doors ........................................................................... 4-25
Drive mode, selecting .................................................. 6-10
Driver seat position ...................................................... 4-27
Drive select lever and shift paddles ............................. 4-24
Drive select lever and shift paddles, Pre-operation
check ........................................................................... 5-7
Drive shaft universal joint, lubrication .......................... 8-54
Drivetrain icon ................................................................ 4-3
Dynamic clutch engagement ......................................... 6-7EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-1
Engine oil and oil filter, Periodic maintenance ............. 8-16
Engine oil, Pre-operation check ..................................... 5-5
Engine trouble warning light .......................................... 4-5
EPS warning light ........................................................... 4-5FFinal gear oil, Periodic maintenance ............................ 8-29
Final gear, Pre-operation check ..................................... 5-6
Fittings and fasteners, Pre-operation check .................. 5-8
Flag pole bracket ......................................................... 4-34
Four–wheel drive knob (On–Command 4WD) .............. 4-21
Front and rear brake pads, checking ........................... 8-45
Fuel, Pre-operation check .............................................. 5-3
Fuel tank cap ............................................................... 4-25
Fuse, replacing ............................................................. 8-63GGlove compartment ..................................................... 4-30
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