2019 YAMAHA XT1200ZE checking oil

Table of contents
Safety information ............................1-1
Description ........................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view........................................2-2
Controls and instruments ................2-3
Instrument an d control functions ....3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ...............3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights ............................................3-3
Cruise control system .....................3-6
Multi-function meter unit .................3-9
D-mode (drive mode) ....................3-21
Handlebar switches.......................3-22
Clutch lever ...................................3-23
Shift pedal .....................................3-24
Brake lever ....................................3-24
Brake pedal ...................................3-25
ABS ...............................................3-26
Traction control system.................3-27
Fuel tank cap.................................3-29
Fuel................................................3-29
Fuel tank overflow hose ................3-31
Catalytic converter ........................3-31
Rider seat ......................................3-32
Adjusting the rider seat height ......3-33
Windshield.....................................3-34
Adjusting the front and rear suspension.................................3-35
Carriers..........................................3-40
Luggage strap holders ..................3-41
Auxiliary DC jack ...........................3-41
Sidestand ......................................3-42
Ignition circuit cut-off system........3-43
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ...............................................4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points .................................................5-1
Starting the engine ..........................5-2
Shifting ............................................5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................5-4 Engine break-in ............................... 5-5
Parking ............................................ 5-6
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 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........................... 6-4
Removing and installing cowlings ...................................... 6-7
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-9
Canister......................................... 6-10
Engine oil ...................................... 6-10
Why Yamalube .............................. 6-13
Final gear oil.................................. 6-14
Coolant ......................................... 6-16
Air filter element ............................ 6-17
Checking the engine idling
speed......................................... 6-18
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-18
Valve clearance ............................. 6-19
Tires .............................................. 6-19
Spoke wheels ............................... 6-22
Clutch lever ................................... 6-22
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 6-23
Brake light switches ...................... 6-23
Checking the front and rear brake pads................................. 6-24
Checking the brake fluid level....... 6-25
Changing the brake and clutch fluids .......................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals ............... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-27
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-28
Lubricating the swingarm pivots... 6-28
Checking the front fork ................. 6-29
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Instrument and control functions
3-17
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4. Use the select switch to highlight
“Middle” or “Low”, and then chan-
ge the setting using the same pro-
cedure that was used for the high
setting.
5. When you are finished changing the settings, use the select switch
to highlight “ ”, and then push the
menu switch “MENU” to return to
the setting mode main screen.
TIP
The setting can be set to 10 tempera-
ture levels.
Resetting the maintenance intervals
1. Use the select switch to highlight“Maintenance”. 2. Push the menu switch “MENU”,
and then push the “RESET” but-
ton to select the item to reset.
3. While the selected item is flashing, push and hold the “RESET” but-
ton for 2 seconds.
4. Push the menu switch “MENU” to return to the setting mode main
screen.
Checking and resetting “TIME–2” and
“TIME–3”
1. Use the select switch to highlight “Time Trip”.
Grip Warmer
Hig
h
10
Middle
5
Low
1
Grip Warmer
Hi g
h
10
Middle
5
Low
1
MENU
Grip Warmer
Maintenance
Time Trip
Unit
Display
Brightness
Clock
20
OIL km
10
FREE-1km
10
FREE-2km
Maintenance
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-12
6 6. Remove cowling C. (See page
6-7.)
7. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench.
TIP
An oil filter wrench is available at a
Yamaha dealer.
8. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter
cartridge.
TIP
Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.
9. Install the new oil filter cartridge,and then tighten it to the specified
torque. 10. Install the cowling.
11. Install the engine oil drain bolts
and their new gasket, and then
tighten the bolts to the specified
torques.
12. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil.
TIP
Using a funnel is recommended.
13. After checking the engine oil fillercap O-ring, install the filler cap.
TIP
Wipe off any spilled oil before starting
the engine.
14. Start the engine and let it idle whilechecking for oil leaks.
TIP
If any oil leaks are found which you
cannot fix, have the vehicle inspected.
1. Oil filter cartridge
2. Oil filter wrench
1. O-ring
2
1
1. Torque wrench
Tightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge: 17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 13 lb·ft)
Ti ghtening torques:
Engine oil drain bolt (crankcase):
20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)
Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank): 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-14
6
EAU20017
Final g ear oil
The final gear case must be checked
for oil leakage before each ride. If any
leakage is found, have a Yamaha deal-
er check and repair the vehicle. In ad-
dition, the final gear oil level must be
checked and the oil changed as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
WARNING
EWA10371
Make sure that no forei gn mate-
rial enters the final g ear case.
 Make sure that no oil gets on
the tire or wheel.
To check the final gear oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.
TIP
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the
oil level. A slight tilt to the side can re-
sult in a false reading.
2. Remove the final gear oil filler boltand its gasket, and then check the
oil level in the final gear case.
TIP
The oil level should be at the brim of
the filler hole.
3. If the oil is below the brim of thefiller hole, add sufficient oil of the
recommended type to raise it to
the correct level.
4. Check the gasket for damage, and replace it if necessary.
5. Install the final gear oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.
To chan ge the final gear oil
1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa- ce.
2. Place an oil pan under the final gear case to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt, the final gear oil drain bolt and
their gasket to drain the oil from
the final gear case.
1. Final gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket
3. Correct oil level
Tightening torque:
Final gear oil filler bolt:
23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 lb·ft)
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Index
A
ABS ....................................................... 3-26
ABS warning light ................................... 3-4
Air filter element .................................... 6-17
Auxiliary DC jack ................................... 3-41
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-35
B
Battery .................................................. 6-30
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ........ 6-26
Brake and clutch levers, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-27
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-27
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-25
Brake lever ............................................ 3-24
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-23
Brake light switches.............................. 6-23
Brake pedal........................................... 3-25
C
Canister................................................. 6-10
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carriers ................................................. 3-40
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-31
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating .................................... 6-28
Clutch lever ................................. 3-23, 6-22
Coolant ................................................. 6-16
Cowlings, removing and installing .......... 6-7
Cruise control indicator lights ................. 3-4
Cruise control switches ........................ 3-23
Cruise control system ............................. 3-6
D
Data recording, vehicle ........................... 9-3
Diagnostic connector.............................. 9-2
Dimmer/Pass switch ............................. 3-22
D-mode (drive mode) ............................ 3-21
E
Engine break-in....................................... 5-5
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-18
Engine oil .............................................. 6-10
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4
F
Final gear oil.......................................... 6-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking.... 6-24
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-29
Fuel ....................................................... 3-29
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ....... 5-4
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-29
Fuel tank overflow hose ........................ 3-31 Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-32
H
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-22
Hazard switch....................................... 3-22
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-33
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-3
Horn switch .......................................... 3-22
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system............... 3-43
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light.......... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-3
L
License plate light bulb, replacing........ 6-38
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-41
M
Main switch/steering lock....................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control
system.................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Menu switch ......................................... 3-23
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-9
N
Neutral indicator light ............................. 3-3
O
Oil level warning light ............................. 3-4
P
Parking ................................................... 5-6
Part locations ......................................... 2-1
R
Rider seat ............................................. 3-32
Rider seat height, adjusting.................. 3-33
S
Safety information .................................. 1-1
Select switch ........................................ 3-23
Shifting ................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal ............................................ 3-24
Sidestand ............................................. 3-42
Spark plugs, checking ............................ 6-9
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine ................................. 5-2
Steering, checking................................ 6-29
Stop/Run/Start switch .......................... 3-22
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Suspension, adjusting the front and rear ..................................................... 3-35
Suspension system warning light........... 3-5
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