lock YAMAHA XT660R 2004 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-36
63. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-33.
4. Loosen the locknut on each side of
the swingarm.
5. Turn the drive chain slack adjust-
ing nuts fully in direction (a).
6. Remove the wheel axle by remov-
ing the axle nut.
7. Push the wheel forward, and then
remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
NOTE:The drive chain cannot be disassem-bled.
8. Pull the wheel backward and move
the brake caliper away from the
wheel.
CAUTION:
ECA11070
Do not apply the brake after the
wheel has been removed together
with the brake disc, otherwise thebrake pads will be forced shut.
EAUM1781
To install the rear wheel
1. Install the drive chain onto the rear
sprocket.
2. Install the wheel, the washers and
the brake caliper bracket by insert-
ing the wheel axle from the left-
hand side.
NOTE:

Install the washer with the “N”
mark on the right-hand side and
the washer with the “O” mark on
the left-hand side. Be sure to install
both washers with their marks fac-
ing outward.


Make sure that the retainer on the
swingarm is inserted into the slot in
the brake caliper bracket.


Make sure that there is enough
space between the brake pads be-fore installing the wheel.
3. Lower the rear wheel so that it is
on the ground.
1. Brake caliper
2. Brake disc
1. Retainer
2. Slot

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6 Engine overheating
WARNING
EWA10400


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.


After removing the radiator cap retaining bolt, place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then
slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hissingsound has stopped, press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
NOTE:If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended coolantas 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 NOTE.)
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.

INDEX
AAir filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-15
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ....................... 3-7
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-33BBattery .................................................. 6-28
Brake and clutch levers, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-25
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-22
Brake lever ............................................. 3-9
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-10
Brake pedal, lubricating ........................ 6-26CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-25
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-12
Clutch lever............................................. 3-9
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-20
Coolant ................................................. 6-12
Coolant temperature warning light.......... 3-4
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing ............................................... 6-5DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-8
Drive chain, lubricating ......................... 6-24
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-23EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-16
Engine oil and oil filter element............... 6-9
Engine stop switch.................................. 3-8
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-21
Front fork, checking...............................6-27
Fuel ....................................................... 3-11
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light............................ 3-4
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-10
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-30HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-7
Hazard switch.......................................... 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-31
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ............................................. 3-8IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-15
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-4
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-3KKey identification number ........................ 9-1MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Model label .............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display...............................3-5NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-3PParking ....................................................5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-8
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ......................................................6-2Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2
RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-21SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-12
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-9
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-13
Sidestand .............................................. 3-14
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ..... 6-26
Spark plug, checking .............................. 6-7
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-8
Steering, checking ................................ 6-27
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment ........................... 3-13
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-33TThrottle cable free play, adjusting ......... 6-17
Throttle grip and cable, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-25
Tires ...................................................... 6-17
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-37
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-38
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-3
Turn signal light bulb or tail/brake
light bulb, replacing............................. 6-32
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-8VVehicle identification number .................. 9-1