maintenance YAMAHA XT1200Z 2012 Service Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Engine overheating
WARNING
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Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.


Place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the de-
tent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hissing sound has stopped, press down on the cap
while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant
as soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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INDEXAABS ....................................................... 3-20
ABS warning light.................................... 3-7
Air filter element .................................... 6-16
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-15
Auxiliary DC jack ................................... 3-35
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-34BBattery................................................... 6-28
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-23
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-25
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-24
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-22
Brake lever ............................................ 3-18
Brake lever free play, checking ............. 6-20
Brake light switches .............................. 6-21
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-19CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-24
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carriers ................................................. 3-31
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-24
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating .................................... 6-26
Clutch lever .................................. 3-17, 6-20
Coolant.................................................. 6-15
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-5
Cowlings, removing and installing........... 6-8DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-16
D-mode (drive mode) .............................. 3-1
EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-11
Engine stop switch................................ 3-16
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-7FFinal gear oil ......................................... 6-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-21
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-28
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-27
Fuel....................................................... 3-23
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose ................................................... 3-24
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-22
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-29HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-16
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-17
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-31
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-5
Horn switch ........................................... 3-16IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-33
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-8
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-33
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-32MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-3 Maintenance and lubrication, periodic..... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................. 7-1
Model label .............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit .......................... 3-8
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-5OOil level warning light .............................. 3-5PParking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-16RRider seat .............................................. 3-25
Rider seat height, adjusting................... 3-26SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-18
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-30
Sidestand .............................................. 3-32
Spark plugs, checking ........................... 6-10
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-16
Steering, checking................................. 6-27
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-26TTail/brake light ....................................... 6-32
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-24
Throttle grip free play, checking ............ 6-17
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