2021 YAMAHA YZF1000 maintenance

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6 To install the cowling
1. Place the cowling in the original
position, and then install the
screws.
2. Install the seats.
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Cowling C
To remove the cowling1. Remove the cowling bolts.
2. Disconnect the turn signal light
lead connectors, and then take the
cowling off.To install the cowling
1. Connect the turn signal light lead
connectors.
2. Place the cowling in the original
position.
3. Install the cowling bolts.
1. Bolt (´ 14)Left side
Right side
1. Turn signal light lead connector (´ 2)
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Checking the spark plugs The spark plugs are important engine
components, which are easy to check.
Since heat and deposits will cause any
spark plug to slowly erode, the spark
plugs should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plugs can re-
veal the condition of the engine.
To remove a spark plug
1. Remove cowlings A and C. (See
pages 6-5 and 6-6 for cowling re-
moval and installation proce-
dures.)
2. Remove the spark plug cap.3. Remove the spark plug as shown
with the spark plug wrench includ-
ed in the owner’s tool kit.
To check the spark plugs
1. Check that the porcelain insulator
around the center electrode on
each spark plug is a medium-to-
light tan (the ideal color when the
motorcycle is ridden normally).
2. Check that all spark plugs installed
in the engine have the same color.
NOTE:_ If any spark plug shows a distinctly dif-
ferent color, the engine could be defec-
tive. Do not attempt to diagnose such
problems yourself. Instead, have a
Yamaha dealer check the motorcycle. _3. Check each spark plug for elec-
trode erosion and excessive car-
bon or other deposits, and replace
it if necessary.
1. Spark plug cap (´ 4)
1. Spark plug wrench
Specified spark plug:
DR8EA (NGK) or
X24ESR-U (DENSO)
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6 To install a spark plug
1. Measure the spark plug gap with a
wire thickness gauge and, if nec-
essary, adjust the gap to specifica-
tion.
2. Clean the surface of the spark
plug gasket and its mating sur-
face, and then wipe off any grime
from the spark plug threads.
3. Install the spark plug with the
spark plug wrench, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque.
NOTE:_ If a torque wrench is not available when
installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn
past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the speci-
fied torque as soon as possible. _4. Install the spark plug cap.
5. Install the cowlings.
a. Spark plug gap
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
18 Nm (1.8 m·kg)
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Engine oil and oil filter
cartridge The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.NOTE:_ Make sure that the motorcycle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the oil
level. A slight tilt to the side can result in
a false reading. _2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, and then check the oil level
through the check window located
at the bottom-right side of the
crankcase.
NOTE:_ The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks. _4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)
1. Remove cowling A. (See page 6-5
for cowling removal and installa-
tion procedures.)
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.1. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Engine oil filler cap
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6 4. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
NOTE:_ Skip steps 5–7 if the oil filter cartridge is
not being replaced. _
5. Remove the oil filter cartridge with
an oil filter wrench.NOTE:_ An oil filter wrench is available at a
Yamaha dealer. _
6. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to
the O-ring of the new oil filter car-
tridge.NOTE:_ Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated. _
1. Engine oil drain boltLeft side
1. Oil filter cartridge
2. Oil filter wrench
1. O-ring
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67. Install the new oil filter cartridge,
and then tighten it to the specified
torque with a torque wrench.
8. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.9. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
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CAUTION:_ l
In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives with
the oil or use oils of a higher
grade than “CD”. In addition, do
not use oils labeled “ENERGY
CONSERVING II” or higher.
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Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
_10. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.NOTE:_ After the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if the
oil level is sufficient. _
1. Torque wrenchTightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kg)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kg)
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge
replacement:
3.0 L
With oil filter cartridge
replacement:
3.2 L
Total amount (dry engine):
3.5 L
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CAUTION:_ If the oil level warning light flickers
or remains on, immediately turn the
engine off and have a Yamaha deal-
er check the vehicle. _11. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
12. Install the cowling.
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Checking the coolant levelThe coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.NOTE:_ l
The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.
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Make sure that the motorcycle is
positioned straight up when
checking the coolant level. A slight
tilt to the side can result in a false
reading.
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2. Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir.NOTE:_ The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks. _3. If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove the
rider seat (See page 3-11 for seat
removal and installation proce-
dures.), and then open the coolant
reservoir cap.1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
3. Coolant reservoir cap
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64. Add coolant or distilled water to
raise the coolant to the specified
level, close the coolant reservoir
cap, and then install the rider seat.
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CAUTION:_ l
If coolant is not available, use
distilled water or soft tap water
instead. Do not use hard water
or salt water since it is harmful
to the engine.
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If water has been used instead
of coolant, replace it with cool-
ant as soon as possible, other-
wise the engine may not be
sufficiently cooled and the cool-
ing system will not be protected
against frost and corrosion.
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If water has been added to the
coolant, have a Yamaha dealer
check the antifreeze content of
the coolant as soon as possible,
otherwise the effectiveness of
the coolant will be reduced.
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WARNING
_ Never attempt to remove the radia-
tor cap when the engine is hot. _NOTE:_ l
The radiator fan is automatically
switched on or off according to the
coolant temperature in the radia-
tor.
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If the engine overheats, see
page 6-42 for further instructions.
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Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Clean the air filter element more fre-
quently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-11 for rider seat removal and in-
stallation procedures.)
2. Remove cowling B from both
sides. (See page 6-5 for cowling
removal and installation proce-
dures.)
3. Remove the fuel tank bolts. Coolant reservoir capacity:
0.23 L1. Bolt (´ 2)
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