2021 YAMAHA YXZ1000R brakes

FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .................... 6-1Front and rear brakes ........................... 6-3
Clutch ................................................... 6-3
Fuel ....................................................... 6-4
Engine oil .............................................. 6-6
Transmission ........................................ 6-6
Coolant ................................................. 6-6
Final gear .............................................. 6-6
Differential gear .................................... 6-6
Accelerator pedal ................................. 6-7
Seat belts ............................................. 6-7
Passenger handhold ............................ 6-7
Steering ................................................ 6-7
Shift lever.............................................. 6-8
Fittings and fasteners ........................... 6-8
Instruments, lights and switches .......... 6-8
Control cables ...................................... 6-8
Tires ...................................................... 6-8
OPERATION ............................................ 7-1 Engine break-in .................................... 7-1
Starting the engine ............................... 7-2 Shift lever operation and reverse
driving .................................................7-3
Selecting the drive mode ......................7-7
Parking ..................................................7-9
Loading .................................................7-9
BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE ...............8-1 KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ........................8-1
LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE ...........................................8-12
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT .........................................9-1 Owner’s Manual and tool kit .................9-2
Maintenance charts ..............................9-4
Hood ...................................................9-10
Panels .................................................9-10
Engine oil and oil filter.........................9-16
Why Yamalube....................................9-27
Transmission oil ..................................9-27
Final gear oil .......................................9-30
Differential gear oil ..............................9-32
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Axle boots .......................................... 9-36
Checking the spark plugs .................. 9-37
Air filter maintenance.......................... 9-39
Cleaning the air filter case check hoses ................................................ 9-43
Cleaning the spark arrester ................ 9-44
Valve clearance .................................. 9-45
Brakes ................................................ 9-45
Checking the front and rear brake pads.................................................. 9-46
Checking the parking brake pads ...... 9-46
Checking the brake and clutch fluid
levels................................................. 9-47
Brake and clutch fluid replacement ... 9-49
Checking the clutch pedal ................. 9-49
Checking the brake pedal .................. 9-49
Checking the accelerator pedal ......... 9-50
Parking brake lever free play
adjustment........................................ 9-51
Brake light switch adjustment ............ 9-52
Cable inspection and lubrication........ 9-52
Pedal lubrication................................. 9-53
Checking the stabilizer bushes .......... 9-53 Upper and lower arm pivot
lubrication (left and right) ..................9-54
Rear knuckle upper and lower pivot lubrication (left and right) ..................9-55
Drive shaft universal joint
lubrication .........................................9-55
Steering shaft lubrication....................9-55
Wheel removal ....................................9-56
Tire replacement .................................9-56
Wheel installation................................9-57
Battery ................................................9-58
Jump-starting .....................................9-61
Fuse replacement ...............................9-63
Headlights...........................................9-65
Headlight beam adjustment ...............9-65
Brake/tail light .....................................9-66
Troubleshooting ..................................9-66
Troubleshooting charts .......................9-68
CLEANING AND STORAGE ..................10-1 Cleaning..............................................10-1
Storage ...............................................10-2
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EBU31574
FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
EBU31585Before starting off, inspect the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating condition. Use the fol-
lowing checklist and related information as a guide. Also, follow the service intervals in the peri-
odic maintenance chart to keep the vehicle in safe operating condition.
WARNING
EWB00482Failure 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 can-
not be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by
a Yamaha dealer. Pre-operation checklist
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Brakes • Check operation, free play, fluid level, and fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary. 6-3, 9-45, 9-52
Clutch • Check operation, free play, fluid level, and fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary. 6-3, 9-49
Parking brake • Check for proper operation, condition, and free play. 9-51
Fuel • Check fuel level.
• Fill with the recommended fuel if necessary. 6-4
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EBU31731Front and rear brakesBrake pedal
Check that there is no free play in the brake
pedal. If there is free play, have a Yamaha
dealer check the brake system. (See page
9-49.)
 Check the operation of the brake pedal. It
should move smoothly and there should be
a firm feeling when the brakes are applied.
If not, have the vehicle inspected by a
Yamaha dealer.
Brake fluid level
Check the brake fluid level. Add fluid if neces-
sary. (See page 9-47.) Brake fluid leakage
Check to see if any brake fluid is leaking out
of the pipe joints or the brake fluid reservoir.
Apply the brakes firmly for one minute. If there
is any leakage, have the vehicle inspected by
a Yamaha dealer.
Brake operation
Check the operation of the brakes at the start
of every drive. Test the brakes at slow speed
after starting out to make sure they are work-
ing properly. If the brakes do not provide
proper braking performance, inspect the
brake system. (See page 9-45.)
EBU35491ClutchClutch pedal
Check the operation of the clutch pedal. The
pedal should move smoothly and there
should be some resistance when the clutch
pedal is depressed.
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4
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Practice for new Yamaha YXZ1000E users
Become familiar with the performance char-
acteristics of the vehicle in a large, flat area
that is free of obstacles and other vehicles.
Practice controlling the accelerator pedal,
clutch, brakes, steering, and shift lever. Drive
at slow speeds with gradual acceleration and
smooth turns. Practice applying the accelera-
tor pedal smoothly. Practice slowing down
before turning. Practice maintaining a steady
amount of throttle (accelerator pedal position)
through the turn. Avoid higher speeds until
you are thoroughly familiar with the operation
and handling of the vehicle. Remember, driv-
ing aggressively or making abrupt maneuvers
even on flat, open areas can cause side roll-
overs.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.
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Braking
When slowing down or stopping, take your
foot off the accelerator pedal and press the
brake pedal smoothly. Abrupt or improper
use of the brakes can cause the tires to lose
traction, reducing control of the vehicle and
increasing the possibility of an accident.
Braking ability is affected by type of terrain. In
most cases, gradual application of the brakes
is more effective than abrupt braking, partic-
ularly on loose surfaces, such as gravel. Al-
ways allow for greater braking distance on
rough, loose, or slippery surfaces.
Engine compression braking will also help
slow the vehicle down. With the transmission
still in gear, take your foot off the accelerator
and allow the drivetrain and engine to absorb
vehicle speed. Downshift as necessary. Ap-
plication of the brakes provides additional
stopping power. Leaving the vehicle
Do not get out of the vehicle while the engine
is running. Take the key with when you leave
the vehicle. There is a serious risk of injury or
death because:

Children or other unauthorized persons
may attempt to operate the vehicle.
 Objects tossed into the vehicle may strike
the shift lever and accidently engage the
transmission.
 The parking brake may not keep the vehicle
from moving.
Parking on a flat area
Even when parking on a seemingly flat area, it
is good practice to leave the transmission in
gear to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
Therefore, shift into first or reverse gear, stop
the engine and always apply the parking
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sense and remember that some hills are too
steep for you to climb or descend. Use proper
driving techniques to avoid rearward, for-
ward, or sideways rollovers on hills and
slopes.
Drive straight up and down inclines, not
across them. If crossing a hill is unavoidable,
drive slowly. Turn downhill immediately if you
feel the vehicle may tip.
If you think or feel the vehicle may tip or
roll:
Brace yourself by pressing your feet firmly
on the floorboard and keep a firm grip on
the steering wheel or passenger handhold.
 Do not put your hands or feet outside of the
vehicle for any reason.
Uphill
Do not attempt to climb hills until you have
mastered basic maneuv ers on flat ground.
Drive straight up hills, and avoid crossing the
side of a hill, which increases your risk of roll- over. Practice first on gentle slopes before at-
tempting steeper hills. Always check the
terrain carefully before attempting any hill.
To climb a hill, you need traction, momentum,
and steady throttle. For more traction and
control for climbing steeper and/or rougher
slopes, shift into low gear and select “4WD”
or “DIFF. LOCK”. Travel fast enough to main-
tain momentum, but not so fast that you can-
not react to changes in the terrain as you
climb.
Slow down when you reach the crest of the
hill if you cannot see clearly what is on the
other side – there could be another person, an
obstacle, or a sharp drop-off.
If you start to lose traction or momentum
when climbing, and decide you will be unable
to continue, use the brakes to stop. Do not at-
tempt to turn the vehicle around. With your
foot on the brake pedal, look behind you and
plan your descent. Press the clutch pedal and
shift the transmission into reverse so you can
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lease the brake and clutch, and then begin to
coast down the hill. Use engine braking as
much as possible, gently applying the brakes
when necessary.
Downhill
Check the terrain carefully before going
downhill. When possible, choose a path that
lets you drive your vehicle straight downhill.
Choose your path carefully and drive slowly
enough to be able to react to obstacles that
you encounter.
For more traction and control, before going
down steeper and/or rougher slopes, shift
into low gear and select “4WD” or “DIFF.
LOCK”. Engine braking will help you go
downhill slowly. Go as slowly as possible. If
you begin to go too fast, apply the brakes
gently. Avoid hard application of the brakes,
which could cause the vehicle to slide.If you are sliding or skidding, try to steer in the
direction the vehicle is sliding, to regain con-
trol. For example, if you feel the back of the
vehicle start to slide to your right, steer to the
right.
If you must turn on the hill to avoid an obsta-
cle, do so slowly and carefully. If the vehicle
starts to tip, immediately steer in the downhill
direction if there are no obstacles in your
path. As you regain proper balance, gradually
steer again in the direction you want to go.
Rough terrain
Operation over rough terrain should be done
with caution.

Look for and avoid obstacles that could
cause damage to the vehicle or could lead
to a rollover or accident.
 Do not drive in a way that will get the vehicle
airborne, as injury, loss of control, and
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