2020 YAMAHA YXZ1000R SS brakes

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Pavement
This vehicle is designed for off-road use only.
Avoid paved surfaces. Turn gradually and go
slowly if you must drive on pavement.
Water
If you must cross shallow, slow-moving water
up to the depth of the vehicle’s floorboard,
choose your path carefully to avoid sharp
drop-offs, large rocks, or slippery surfaces
that could cause the vehicle to overturn. Nev-
er operate through water deeper than 40 cm
(16 in) or fast-flowing water. Choose a path
where both your entrance into and exit point
from the water is a gradual incline. Determine
the water depth and currents before crossing.
Operating this vehicle through deep or fast-
flowing water can lead to loss of control or
overturn. To reduce your risk of drowning or
other injuries, use care when crossing
through water.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.
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5. Install the gasket, and then insert the tail-pipe into the muffler and align the bolt
holes.
6. Install the tailpipe bolts and tighten them
to the specified torque.
7. Install the tailpipe cover. 8. Install the tailpipe cover bolts and tighten
them to the specified torque.
EBU32460Valve clearanceThe correct valve clearance changes with
use, resulting in improper fuel/air supply or
engine noise. To prevent 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.
1. Gasket
2. Spark arrester
3. TailpipeTightening torque:Tailpipe bolt:10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)
2
1
3
Tightening torque:
Tailpipe cover bolt:8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m, 5.9 lb·ft)
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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 9-57, 9-59 for wheel
removal and installation procedures.)
EBU32490Checking the parking brake padsEach brake pad is provided with a wear indi-
cator groove, which allows you to check the
brake pad wear without having to disassem-
ble the brake. If a brake pad has worn to the
point that the wear indicator groove has al-
most disappeared, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the brake pads as a set.1. Lining thickness
1
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suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer check and
repair the vehicle before any further opera-
tion.EBU36550Brake and YCC-S clutch fluid replace-
mentComplete fluid replacement should be done
only by trained Yamaha service personnel.
Have a Yamaha dealer replace the following
components during periodic maintenance or
when they are damaged or leaking.
Replace the oil seals every two years.
 Replace the brake and YCC-S clutch hoses
every four years.EBU36540YCC-S clutchThis model is equipped with a hydraulic
clutch, therefore, it is necessary to check the
YCC-S clutch fluid level and check the hy-
draulic system for leak age before each drive.
If the YCC-S clutch plates wear out, shifting
becomes rough or clutch slippage will occur, causing poor acceleration. If any of the above
occurs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
YCC-S clutch.
EBU32531Checking the brake pedalHave a Yamaha dealer check the brakes at
the intervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance chart. There should be no free play in
the brake pedal. The brakes should operate
smoothly and there should be no brake drag.
If the brakes feel soft or spongy, this could in-
dicate air in the brake system. Have a
Yamaha dealer check the brake system if necessary.
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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.
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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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INDEX
AAccelerator pedal ......................................................... 5-21
Accelerator pedal, checking ........................................ 9-52
Accelerator pedal, Pre-operation check ........................ 6-6
Air filter ......................................................................... 9-41
Air filter case hoses, cleaning ...................................... 9-45
Auxiliary DC jack .......................................................... 5-49
Axle boots .................................................................... 9-38BBasic guide for safe use ................................................ 8-1
Battery, Periodic maintenance .................................... 9-60
Bead lock, checking and tightening (equipped models) ..................................................... 9-58
Brake and YCC-S clutch fluid levels, checking ........... 9-49
Brake fluid, replacing ................................................... 9-51
Brake light switch ........................................................ 9-54
Brake pedal .................................................................. 5-22
Brake pedal, checking ................................................. 9-51
Brakes, Periodic maintenance ..................................... 9-47
Brakes, Pre-operation check ......................................... 6-3
Brake/tail light .............................................................. 9-69CCable, inspecting and lubrication ................................ 9-54
Cargo bed .................................................................... 5-31
Cleaning ....................................................................... 10-1
Control cables, Pre-operation check ............................. 6-8
Coolant, Periodic maintenance ................................... 9-36
Coolant, Pre-operation check ........................................ 6-6
Coolant temperature warning light ................................ 5-4 Cup holders ................................................................. 5-30
DData recording, vehicle ................................................ 12-1
Differential gear lock indicator light ............................... 5-3
Differential gear oil, Periodic maintenance .................. 9-34
Differential gear, Pre-operation check ........................... 6-6
Doors ........................................................................... 5-25
Drive mode, selecting .................................................. 7-10
Driver seat position ...................................................... 5-27
Drive select lever and shift paddles ............................. 5-24
Drive select lever and shift paddles, Pre-operation
check ........................................................................... 6-7
Drive shaft universal joint, lubrication .......................... 9-56
Drivetrain icon ................................................................ 5-3
Dynamic clutch engagement ......................................... 7-7EEngine break-in .............................................................. 7-1
Engine oil and oil filter, Periodic maintenance ............. 9-18
Engine oil, Pre-operation check .................................... 6-5
Engine trouble warning light .......................................... 5-5
EPS warning light .......................................................... 5-5FFinal gear oil, Periodic maintenance ............................ 9-31
Final gear, Pre-operation check .................................... 6-6
Fittings and fasteners, Pre-operation check ................. 6-8
Flag pole bracket ......................................................... 5-32
Four–wheel drive knob (On–Command 4WD) ............. 5-21
Front and rear brake pads, checking .......................... 9-48
Fuel, Pre-operation check ............................................. 6-3
Fuel tank cap ............................................................... 5-25
Fuse, replacing ............................................................ 9-65
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