checking oil YAMAHA XT1200Z 2015 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION.................. 1-1
DESCRIPTION .................................. 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ...................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-4
Cruise control system..................... 3-6
Multi-function meter unit .............. 3-10
D-mode (drive mode).................... 3-22
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-22
Clutch lever .................................. 3-24
Shift pedal .................................... 3-25
Brake lever.................................... 3-25
Brake pedal .................................. 3-26
ABS .............................................. 3-26
Traction control system ................ 3-27
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-29
Fuel ............................................... 3-30
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ............................ 3-31
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-31
Rider seat ..................................... 3-32
Adjusting the rider seat height...... 3-33
Windshield .................................... 3-34 Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-35
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly.................................... 3-37
Carriers.......................................... 3-39
Luggage strap holders .................. 3-39
Sidestand ...................................... 3-40
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-40
Auxiliary DC jack ........................... 3-42
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................ 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-4
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................... 6-4
Removing and installing cowlings... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge.... 6-11 Final gear oil ................................. 6-14
Coolant ......................................... 6-15
Air filter element ............................ 6-17
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-17
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 6-17
Valve clearance............................. 6-18
Tires .............................................. 6-18
Spoke wheels ............................... 6-20
Clutch lever................................... 6-21
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-21
Brake light switches ..................... 6-22
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-22
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-23
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids .......................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 6-26
Lubricating the swingarm pivots......................................... 6-26
Checking the front fork ................. 6-27
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-17
3Resetting the maintenance counters
1. Use the select switch to highlight
“Maintenance”.
2. Push the menu switch “MENU”, and then push the “RESET” but-
ton to select the item to reset. 3. While the selected item is flashing,
push the “RESET” button for at
least 2 seconds.
4. Push the menu switch “MENU” to return to the setting mode menu.
Checking and resetting “TIME–2” and
“TIME–3”1. Use the select switch to highlight “Time Trip”. 2. Push the menu switch “MENU” to
display “TIME–2” and “TIME–3”.
To reset a time trip, push the “RE-
SET” button to select the item to
reset.
3. While the selected item is flashing, push the “RESET” button for at
least 2 seconds.
4. Push the menu switch “MENU” to return to the setting mode menu.
Selecting the units
1. Use the select switch to highlight “Unit”.
This function allows you to
set the clock.
This function allows you to
reset all items, except the
odometer and the clock.
Cloc
k
All Reset
MENUMaintenanceTime TripUnitDisplayBrightnessClockAll Reset
20
OIL km
10
FREE-1km
10
FREE-2kmMaintenanceMENUMaintenanceTime TripUnitDisplayBrightnessClockAll Reset
TIME-2
0:07
TIME-3
0:07
Time Trip
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6-14
6a
ddition, do not use oils la beled
“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 lig ht 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 g ear 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 g ear case.
 Make sure that no oil gets on
the tire or wheel.To check the final gear 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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6-15
6
To 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.
EAU20095
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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6-23
6
EAU40262
Checking the brake flui d levelBefore riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark.
Check the brake fluid level with the top
of the reservoir level. Replenish the
brake fluid if necessary.
Front brake Rear
brake
WARNING
EWA16011
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of b raking a bility. O bserve
these precautions:  Insufficient brake flui d may al-
low air to enter the b rake sys-
tem, re ducin g brakin g
performance.
 Clean the filler cap before re-
movin g. Use only DOT 4 b rake
flui d from a seale d container. 
Use only the specifie d b rake flu-
i d ; otherwise, the ru bber seals
may deteriorate, causin g leak-
a g e.
 Refill with the same type of
brake flui d. A dding a brake flui d
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
 Be careful that water or dust
d oes not enter the brake flui d
reservoir when refilling . Water
will si gnificantly lower the boil-
in g point of the flui d an d may re-
sult in vapor lock, an d d ir
t may
clo g the ABS hy draulic unit
valves.
NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake flui d may damag e painte d
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spille d flui d imme diately.As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake
system leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. If the brake
1. Minimum level mark
LOWER
1
1. Minimum level mark
Specified b rake flui d:
DOT 4
UPPER
LOWER
1
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6
EAU23273
Checking the front forkThe condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the con dition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no dan ger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any damag e is foun d or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha d ealer check or re-
pair it.
EAU23284
Checkin g the steerin gWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to raise the front wheel off the
ground. (See page 6-36 for more
information.) WARNING! To
avoi d injury, securely support
the vehicle so there is no dan ger
of it fallin g over.
[EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
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10
INDEXAABS ....................................................... 3-26
ABS warning light ................................... 3-5
Air filter element .................................... 6-17
Auxiliary DC jack ................................... 3-42
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-33BBattery .................................................. 6-28
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ........ 6-24
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-25
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-25
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-23
Brake lever ............................................ 3-25
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-21
Brake light switches.............................. 6-22
Brake pedal........................................... 3-26CCare ........................................................ 7-1
Carriers ................................................. 3-39
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-31
Clutch lever ................................. 3-24, 6-21
Coolant ................................................. 6-15
Cowlings, removing and installing .......... 6-8
Cruise control indicator lights ................. 3-4
Cruise control switches ........................ 3-23
Cruise control system ............................. 3-6DDimmer/Pass switch ............................. 3-23
D-mode (drive mode) ............................ 3-22EEngine break-in....................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-17 Engine oil and oil filter
cartridge ........... 6-11
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-5
FFinal gear oil ......................................... 6-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-22
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 3-35
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-27
Fuel ....................................................... 3-30
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-4
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose ................................................... 3-31
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-29
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-30HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-22
Hazard switch....................................... 3-23
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-31
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-4
Horn switch .......................................... 3-23IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-40
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 3-6
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing........ 6-35
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-39MMain switch/steering lock....................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control
system.................................................. 6-3 Matte color, caution ................................7-1
Menu switch..........................................3-23
Model label .............................................9-1
Multi-function meter unit .......................3-10
NNeutral indicator light ..............................3-4OOil level warning light ..............................3-4PParking ....................................................5-5
Part locations ..........................................2-1RRider seat ..............................................3-32
Rider seat height, adjusting ..................3-33SSafety information ...................................1-1
Select switch.........................................3-24
Shifting ....................................................5-2
Shift pedal .............................................3-25
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ....3-37
Sidestand ..............................................3-40
Sidestand, checking and lubricating.....6-26
Spark plugs, checking ..........................6-10
Specifications .........................................8-1
Start/Engine stop switch .......................3-23
Starting the engine ..................................5-1
Steering, checking ................................6-27
Storage ...................................................7-4
Supporting the motorcycle ...................6-36
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................6-26TThrottle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ...........................................6-24
Throttle grip free play, checking ...........6-17
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