2021 YAMAHA YXZ1000R Owners Manual

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EBU31413Accelerator pedalPress the accelerator pedal to increase en-
gine speed and thus vehicle speed. Release
the accelator pedal and spring tension will re-
turn the pedal to idle position.
EBU34970Clutch pedalPress the clutch pedal to disengage the
clutch. To engage the clutch, release the
clutch pedal. The clutch pedal should be
pressed rapidly and released slowly for
smooth clutch operation.
1. Accelerator pedal
1
1. Clutch pedal
1
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EBU31421Brake pedalPress the brake pedal to slow or stop the ve-
hicle.
EBU35642Parking brake leverSetting the parking brake lever will help keep
the vehicle from moving while parked.
To engage the parking brake, pull the lever
firmly.
To release the parking brake, pull slightly on
the lever, press the release button, and then
push the lever to its original position.TIPSpring tension helps return the lever to its
original position.
1. Brake pedal
1
1. Release button
2. Parking brake lever
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If you drive the vehicle with the parking
brake engaged, a buzzer will sound. EBU34982Shift leverThis model is equipped with a 5–speed se-
quential transmission with reverse gear. The
shift lever is used in combination with the
clutch pedal when shifting. (See page 7-3.)
EBU34962Reverse gear lock lever “REV.”To prevent the transmission from being acci-
dently shifted into reverse, this model is
equipped with a reverse gear lock mecha-
nism. To release the lock and be able to shift
the transmission into reverse, pull this lever
towards you. (See page 7-5.)
1. Shift lever
1
1. Reverse gear lock lever “REV.”
1
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EBU31451Fuel tank capRemove the fuel tank cap when refueling. To
open, turn counterclockwise. When finished
refueling, install the fuel tank cap by screwing
it down clockwise.EBU37390DoorsThe door handle is located on the inside of
each door.To open a door, pull the handle. To close a
door, push or pull the door inward until it is
securely latched. Be sure the door is SE-
CURELY LATCHED AFTER CLOSING IT.
EBU33461SeatsTo remove a seat cushion, lift the front of the
cushion, and then pull the cushion off.
1. Fuel tank cap
1
1. Door
2. Handle
1
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To install a seat cushion, insert the projec-
tions on the rear of the seat cushion under the
seat frame, and then insert the projection on
the front of the cushion into the grommet
while pushing the cushion downward. Make
sure the seats are properly secured before
starting off. WARNING! A loose seat could
cause the operator to lose control, or cau-
se the operator or passenger to fall.
[EWB03510]
1. Driver seat cushion
1. Passenger seat cushion
1
1
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EBU34993Adjusting the driver seat positionThe driver seat position can be adjusted to
suit the driver’s preference. WARNING! Nev-
er adjust the seat position while operating
the vehicle, otherwise the seat may sud-
denly change position, which may lead to
an accident.
[EWB03990]
To adjust the driver seat position, pull the
driver seat position adjusting lever upward
and move the seat to the desired position.
TIPAdjust the driver seat position and make sure
it is locked in place before starting off. EBU35002Adjusting the steering wheel positionThe steering wheel position can be adjusted
to suit the driver’s preference. WARNING!
Never adjust the steering wheel position
while operating the vehicle, otherwise the
steering wheel may suddenly change posi-
tion, which may lead to an accident.
[EWB04000]
To adjust the steering wheel position, pull the
steering wheel position adjusting lever and
move the steering wheel to the desired posi-
tion.
1. Driver seat position adjusting lever
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TIPAdjust the steering wheel position before
starting off.
EBU36184Seat beltsAlways wear the seat belts properly while rid-
ing in the vehicle. (See page 8-5.)TIPIf the vehicle is driven without the driver
seat belt fastened, a buzzer will sound.
 If the vehicle is driven without the driver
seat belt fastened, engine power will be lim-
ited.
1. Steering wheel position adjusting lever
1
1. Seat belt
1
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EBU31503Glove compartmentStore lightweight or frequently used items,
such as your driving gloves or vehicle docu-
ments, in this compartment.
NOTICEECB02071To protect from damage, do not put metal
items, like tools, or sharply edged items di-
rectly in the glove compartment. If they
must be stored, wrap them in appropriate
cushioning material. EBU38570Storage compartments
1. Unlock.
2. Open.Glove compartment load limit: 4.5 kg (9 lb)
1
2
1. Storage compartment
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