2019 YAMAHA XSR 700 engine coolant

Table of contentsSafety information............................ 1-1
Description....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Instrument and control functions... 3-1
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning
lights............................................ 3-3
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-5
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-11
Clutch lever .................................. 3-12
Shift pedal .................................... 3-13
Brake lever.................................... 3-13
Brake pedal .................................. 3-13
ABS .............................................. 3-14
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-15
Fuel ............................................... 3-15
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ............................ 3-17
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-17
Seat .............................................. 3-18
Helmet holding cable.................... 3-18
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-20
Auxiliary DC connector ................. 3-21
Sidestand ..................................... 3-21
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-22For your safety – pre-operation
checks............................................... 4-1
Operation and important riding
points................................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-4
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment........................................ 6-1
Tool kit ............................................ 6-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 6-3
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................... 6-5
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-9
Canister ......................................... 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge.... 6-10
Why Yamalube .............................. 6-13
Coolant.......................................... 6-13
Replacing the air filter element
and cleaning the check hose..... 6-15
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-15
Valve clearance ............................. 6-16
Tires .............................................. 6-16Cast wheels .................................. 6-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-19
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-19
Brake light switches ..................... 6-20
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-22
Drive chain slack........................... 6-23
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain.......................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 6-27
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-27
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots......................................... 6-28
Checking the front fork ................. 6-28
Checking the steering................... 6-29
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-29
Battery .......................................... 6-29
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-31UBCNE0E0.book Page 1 Monday, February 4, 2019 10:04 AM

Description
2-1
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Left view
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3
4
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1. Canister (page 6-10)
2. Seat lock (page 3-18)
3. Tool kit (page 6-2)
4. Shift pedal (page 3-13)
5. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-10)
6. Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-10)
7. Engine oil level check window (page 6-10)
8. Engine oil filter cartridge (page 6-10)9. Coolant reservoir (page 6-13)
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Instrument and control functions
3-3
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TIPIf the steering will not lock, try turning
the handlebars back to the right slight-
ly.To unlock the steeringFrom the “LOCK” position, push the
key in and turn it to “OFF”.
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(Parking)
The hazard lights and turn signal lights
can be turned on, but all other electri-
cal systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “ ”.
NOTICE
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Using the hazard o r t ur n s ignal lights
for an extended length of time may
cause the battery to discharge.
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Indicator lights and warning
lights
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Turn signal indicator lights “ ”
and“”
Each indicator light will flash when its
corresponding turn signal lights are
flashing.
1. Push.
2. Turn.12
1. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light
2. Engine trouble warning light Ž
3. Coolant temperature warning light Ž
4. Oil pressure warning light Ž
5. Left turn signal indicator light Ž
6. Neutral indicator light Ž
7. High beam indicator light Ž
8. Right turn signal indicator light Ž
9. Immobilizer system indicator light ŽZAUM1327
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Instrument and control functions
3-4
3
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Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
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High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Oil pressure warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine oil pressure is low.TIPWhen the vehicle is turned on, the light
should come on, go off briefly, and
then remain on until the engine is start-
ed. Otherwise, have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.NOTICE
ECA21211
If the warning light comes on when
the engine is running, stop the en-
gine and check the oil level. If the oil
level is low, add sufficient oil of the
recommended type. If the warninglight remains on after adding oil,
stop the engine and have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
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Coolant temperature warning
light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
engine is overheating. If this occurs,
stop the engine immediately and allow
the engine to cool. (See page 6-39.)
For vehicles with a radiator fan, the ra-
diator fan(s) automatically switch on or
off according to the coolant tempera-
ture.TIPWhen the vehicle is turned on, the light
will come on for a few seconds, and
then go off. If the light does not come
on, or if the light remains on, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. NOTICE
ECA10022
Do not continue to operate the en-
gine if it is overheating.
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Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on if a prob-
lem is detected in the engine or other
vehicle control system. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the on-
board diagnostic system.TIPWhen the vehicle is turned on, the light
will come on for a few seconds and
then go off. If the light does not come
on, or if the light remains on, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
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ABS warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
vehicle is first turned on, and goes off
after starting riding. If the warning light
comes on while riding, the anti-lock
brake system may not work correctly.
WARNING
EWA16043
If the ABS warning light does not
turn off after reaching 10 km/h (6
mi/h), or if the warning light comes
on while riding:
ABS
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Instrument and control functions
3-7
3and “ ” will flash repeatedly. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle.
Eco indicator
This indicator comes on when the vehi-
cle is being operated in an environ-
mentally friendly, fuel-efficient manner.
The indicator goes off when the vehicle
is stopped.TIPConsider the following tips to reduce
fuel consumption:
Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
Travel at a constant speed.Select the transmission gear that
is appropriate for the vehicle
speed.
Transmission gear display
This display shows the selected gear.
The neutral position is indicated by “–”
and by the neutral indicator light.Multi-function display
The multi-function display is equipped
with the following:
an odometer
two tripmeters
a fuel reserve tripmeter
an instantaneous fuel consump-
tion display
an average fuel consumption dis-
play
a coolant temperature display
an air temperature display
a clock
a brightness control mode
The odometer shows the total distance
the vehicle has traveled.
1. Eco indicator “ECO”ZAUM1332
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1. Neutral indicator light

Instrument and control functions
3-10
3 This display shows the coolant tem-
perature from 40 °C to 116 °C in 1 °C
increments.
If the message “HI” flashes, stop the
vehicle, then stop the engine and let
the it cool. (See page 6-39.)
TIPWhen the coolant temperature is
below 40 °C, “Lo” will be dis-
played.
The coolant temperature varies
with changes in the weather and
engine load.Air temperatureThis display shows the air temperature
from –9 °C to 99 °C in 1 °C increments.
The temperature displayed may vary
from the actual ambient temperature.
TIPWhen the air temperature is below
–9 °C, “Lo” will be displayed.
The accuracy of the temperature
reading may be affected when rid-
ing slowly (under 20 km/h [12.5
mi/h]) or when stopped at traffic
signals, railroad crossings, etc.ClockThe clock displays time in 12-hour for-
mat. Even when the key is not in the
“ON” position, the clock can be viewed
for 10 seconds by pushing the bottom
set button.
To set the clock
1. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. Push the bottom set button and
top set button together for two
seconds and the hour digits will
start flashing.
3. Push the top set button to set the
hours.
4. Push the bottom set button and
the minute digits will start flashing.
5. Push the top set button to set the
minutes.
6. Push the bottom set button to
confirm settings and start the
clock.TIPWhen setting the hours and min-
utes, push the top set button brief-
ly to increase the increment value
one by one, or push and hold the
button to increase the increment
value continuously.
1. Air temperature displayZAUM1338
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1. ClockZAUM1339
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
4-1
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure 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 cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in
this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel• Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose for obstructions, cracks or
damage, and check hose connections.3-15, 3-17
Engine oil• Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.6-10
Coolant• Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
• Check cooling system for leakage.6-13
Front brake• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-20, 6-21
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Operation and important riding points
5-1
5
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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10272
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accident
or injury.
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TIPThis model is equipped with:
a lean angle sensor. This sensor
stops the engine in case of a vehi-
cle turnover. If this happens, the
engine trouble warning light will
come on, but this is not a malfunc-
tion. Turn the vehicle power off
and then back on again to cancel
the warning light. Failing to do so
will prevent the engine from start-
ing even though the engine will
crank when pushing the start
switch.
an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. If the engine
stops, simply push the start
switch to restart the engine.
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Starting the engineUnder normal conditions, shift the
transmission into neutral before start-
ing the engine. To start the engine with
the transmission in gear, the sidestand
must be up and the clutch lever pulled.
To start the engine1. Turn the main switch to “ON”, and
set the engine stop switch to “ ”.
2. Confirm the following lights per-
form a circuit check.
Coolant temperature warning
light
Engine trouble warning light
Oil pressure warning light
ABS warning light
Immobilizer system indicator
lightTIPThe oil pressure warning light
should come back on and stay on
until the engine is started.
The ABS warning light should go
off after reaching a speed of 10
km/h (6 mi/h) or higher.
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