light YAMAHA XT1200Z 2014 Owner's Guide

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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a
ddition, do not use oils lab eled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
hi gher.
 Make sure that no forei gn mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
14. 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.TIPAfter the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if
the oil level is sufficient.NOTICE
ECA10402
If the oil level warnin g li ght flickers
or remains on even if the oil level is
correct, imme diately turn the en gine
off an d have a Yamaha d ealer check
the vehicle.15. Turn the engine off, wait a few minutes until the oil settles, and
then check the oil level and cor-
rect it if necessary.
EAU20028
Final gear oilThe final gear case must be checked
for oil leakage before each ride. If any
leakage is found, have a Yamaha deal-
er check and repair the vehicle. In ad-
dition, the final gear oil level must be
checked and the oil changed as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
WARNING
EWA10371
 Make sure that no forei gn mate-
rial enters the final gear case.
 Make sure that no oil gets on
the tire or wheel.To check the final g ear oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.TIPMake sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the
oil level. A slight tilt to the side can re-
sult in a false reading.
2. Remove the final gear oil filler boltand its gasket, and then check the
oil level in the final gear case.TIPThe oil level should be at the brim of
the filler hole.3. If the oil is below the brim of thefiller hole, add sufficient oil of the
recommended type to raise it to
the correct level.
4. Check the gasket for damage, and replace it if necessary.
5. Install the final gear oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.1. Final gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket
3. Correct oil level
1
2
3
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6To chan
ge the final gear oil
1. Place an oil pan under the final gear case to collect the used oil.
2. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt, the final gear oil drain bolt and
their gasket to drain the oil from
the final gear case.
3. Install the final gear oil drain bolt and its new gasket, and then tight-
en the bolt to the specified torque. 4. Refill with the recommended final
gear oil to the brim of the filler
hole.
5. Check the oil filler bolt gasket for damage, and replace it if neces-
sary.
6. Install the oil filler bolt and its gas- ket, and then tighten the bolt to
the specified torque.
7. Check the final gear case for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, check for
the cause.
EAU20071
CoolantThe 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.
EAU20093
To check the coolant level1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.TIPThe coolant level must be
checked on a cold engine since
the level varies with engine tem-
perature.
 Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.2. Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir.TIPThe coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
Tightenin g torque:
Final gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)1. Final gear oil filler bolt
2. Final gear oil drain bolt
3. Gasket
2
3
1
Tightenin g torque:
Final gear oil drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
Recommen ded final gear oil:
Yamaha genuine shaft drive gear oil
SAE 80W-90 API GL-5 or SAE 80
API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Oil quantity: 0.20 L (0.21 US qt, 0.18 Imp.qt)
Ti ghtenin g torque:
Final gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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rakin g performance, which may re-
sult in loss of control an d an acci-
d ent.
EAU22283
Brake li ght switchesThe brake light, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake lever,
should come on just before braking
takes effect. Since the brake light
switches are components of the cruise
control system, they must be adjusted
by a Yamaha dealer, who has the nec-
essary professional knowledge and ex-
perience.
EAU22393
Checkin g the front an d rear
b rake pa dsThe front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
EAU36891
Front brake pad s
Each front brake pad is provided with
wear indicators, which allows you to
check the brake pad wear without hav-
ing to disassemble the brake. To check
the brake pad wear, check the position
of the wear indicators while applying
the brake. If a brake pad has worn to
the point that a wear indicator almost1. Brake pad wear indicator
1
1
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is turne
d to “OFF”, then connect
the positive lea d before con-
nectin g the ne gative lead .
[ECA16841]
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.NOTICE
ECA16531
Always keep the b attery charged .
Storin g a dischar ged battery can
cause permanent battery damag e.
EAU58960
Replacin g the fusesThe fuse boxes and the ABS motor
fuse are located behind cowling A, and
the main fuse, the cruise control fuse
and the brake light fuse are located be-
hind cowling B. (See page 6-8.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not1. ABS motor fuse
2. ABS motor spare fuse
3. Main fuse
4. Spare fuse
5. Cruise control fuse
6. Brake light fuse
7. Fuse box123
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1. Headlight fuse
2. ABS solenoid fuse
3. Electronic throttle valve fuse
4. Fuel injection system fuse
5. Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys-
tem)
6. Radiator fan fuse
7. Ignition fuse
8. Signaling system fuse
9. ABS control unit fuse
10.Auxiliary DC jack fuse
11.Parking lighting fuse
12.O/P (option) fuse
13.Spare fuse
13456
2
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10
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6use a fuse of a hi
gher ampera ge
ratin g than recommen ded to
avoi d causin g extensive d am-
a g e to the electrical system an d
possi bly a fire.
[EWA15132]
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
Specifie d fuses:
Main fuse:
50.0 A
Headlight fuse:
20.0 A
Brake light fuse: 1.0 A
Parking lighting fuse: 7.5 A
Signaling system fuse:
7.5 A
Ignition fuse: 20.0 A
Radiator fan fuse: 20.0 A
Backup fuse:
7.5 A
Electronic throttle valve fuse: 7.5 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 20.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse:
20.0 A
ABS control unit fuse: 7.5 A
ABS motor fuse: 30.0 A
Cruise control fuse:
1.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse: 3.0 A
O/P (option) fuse: 20.0 A
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EAU39014
Replacing a hea dlig ht bul bThis model is equipped with halogen
bulb headlights. If a headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.NOTICE
ECA10651
Take care not to damag e the follow-
in g parts:
 Hea dlig ht bul b
Do not touch the glass part of
the hea dlig ht bul b to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the g lass, the luminosity
of the b ulb, an d the b ulb life will
b e ad versely affected . Thor-
ou ghly clean off any d irt and fin-
g erprints on the head light bul b
using a cloth moistene d with al-
cohol or thinner.
 Hea dlig ht lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the head light
lens.
Do not use a hea dlig ht bul b of a
watta ge hi gher than specified .
1. Remove the headlight bulb cover
by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler. 3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the burnt-out
bulb.
4. Place a new headlight bulb into position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Headlight bulb cover
1
1. Headlight coupler
1. Headlight bulb
2. Headlight bulb holder
1
1
2
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65. Connect the headlight coupler.
6. Install the headlight bulb cover by
turning it clockwise.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
EAU58590
Turn si gnal li ght an d tail/ brake
li g htThis model is equipped with LED-type
turn signal lights and an LED-type
tail/brake light.
If a turn signal light or the tail/brake
light does not come on, have a
Yamaha dealer check it.
EAU49722
Replacin g a license plate li ght
b ul b1. Remove the license plate light unit
bolts.
2. Remove the license plate light bulb socket (together with the
bulb) by turning it counterclock-
wise, and then pulling it out.1. License plate light unit
2. License plate light unit bolt
2
1
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3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pulling it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with the bulb) by pushing it in, and then
turning it clockwise until it stops. 6. Place the license plate light unit in
the original position, and then in-
stall the bolts.
EAU58971
Replacin g an auxiliary lig ht
b ul bThis model is equipped with two auxil-
iary lights. If an auxiliary light bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the windshield by remov- ing the screws.
2. Remove the cover by pulling it outward.
1. License plate light bulb socket
1. License plate light bulb
1
1
1. Windshield
2. Screw
12
2
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63. Remove the panel by removing
the screws and the quick fastener
screw.
4. Remove the headlight unit cover by removing the bolts. 5. Remove the headlight unit bolts,
then pull the headlight unit slightly
out, making sure that it remains
supported. NOTICE: Be careful
not to pull the hea dlig ht lea ds.
[ECA16811]
6. Remove the auxiliary light bulb
socket (together with the bulb) by
turning the socket counterclock-
wise.
7. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out.
1. Cover
1. Panel
2. Screw
3. Quick fastener screw
1
3
2
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1. Headlight unit cover
2. Bolt
1. Headlight unit
2. Headlight unit bolt
1
2
2
1
2
2
1. Headlight lead
1. Auxiliary light bulb socket
1
1
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8. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
9. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by pushing it in and turn-
ing it clockwise.
10. Install the headlight unit by install- ing the bolts, and then tightening
them to the specified torque.
11. Install the headlight unit cover by installing the bolts.
12. Install the panel by installing the screws and the quick fastener
screw.
13. Install the cover. 14. Install the windshield by installing
the screws, and then tightening
them to the specified torque.
WARNING! A loose win dshiel d
coul d cause an acci dent. Be
sure to tig hten the screws to the
specifie d torque.
[EWA15511] EAU24351
Supportin
g the motorcycleSince this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other mainte-
nance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motorcy-
cle is in a stable and level position be-
fore starting any maintenance. A
strong wooden box can be placed un-
der the engine for added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcy- cle by using a motorcycle stand
or, if an additional motorcycle
stand is not available, by placing a
jack under the frame in front of the
rear wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing
1. Auxiliary light bulbTi ghtenin g torque:
Headlight unit bolt: 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
1
Tightenin g torque:
Windshield screw: 0.5 Nm (0.05 m·kgf, 0.36 ft·lbf)
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