warning YAMAHA XT660Z 2010 Owner's Manual

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Periodic inspection, adjustment, and
lubrication will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition
possible. Safety is an obligation of the
vehicle owner/operator. The most im-
portant points of vehicle inspection,
adjustment, and lubrication are ex-
plained on the following pages.
The intervals given in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart
should be simply considered as a gen-
eral guide under normal riding condi-
tions. However, depending on the
weather, terrain, geographical loca-
tion, and individual use, the mainte-
nance intervals may need to be short-
ened.
EWA10321
WARNING0
Failure to properly maintain the ve-
hicle or performing maintenance
activities incorrectly may increase
your risk of injury or death during
service or while using the vehicle. If
you are not familiar with vehicle
service, have a Yamaha dealer per-
form service.
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Owner’s tool kit
1. Owner’s tool kit
The owner’s tool kit is located under
the seat. (See page 4-14).
The service information included in this
manual and the tools provided in the
owner’s tool kit are intended to assist
you in the performance of preventive
maintenance and minor repairs. How-
ever, additional tools such as a torque
wrench may be necessary to perform
certain maintenance work correctly.
TIP
If you do not have the tools or experi-
ence required for a particular job, have
a Yamaha dealer perform it for you.
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EWA15121
WARNING0
Turn off the engine when perform-
ing maintenance unless otherwise
specified.
A running engine has moving parts
that can catch on body parts or
clothing and electrical parts that
can cause shocks or fires.
Running the engine while servicing
can lead to eye injury, burns, fire, or
carbon monoxide poisoning - pos-
sibly leading to death. See page 2-2
for more information about carbon
monoxide.
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To change the engine oil
(with or without oil filter element
replacement)
1. Mounting screw
2. Engine guard
1. Start the engine, warm it up for sev-
eral minutes, and then turn it off.
2. To reach the drain bolt of the
crankcase and the drain bolt of
the oil tank, remove the engine
guard by removing the screws.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and the drain bolt to drain the oil
from the crankcase.
5. Remove the drain bolt to drain the
oil from the oil tank.
1. Engine oil crankcase drain bolt
1. Engine oil tank drain bolt
6. Remove the oil filter element
drain bolt to drain the oil from the
oil filter element.
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ECA10010
NOTICE
Do not operate the vehicle until you
know that the engine oil level is suf-
ficient.
EWA10360
WARNING0
Never remove the engine oil tank
cap after high-speed operation,
otherwise hot engine oil could
spout out and cause damage or in-
jury. Always let the engine oil cool
down sufficiently before removing
the oil tank cap.
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.
5. Install the oil filler cap.
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The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
1. Coolant reservoir
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
4. Reservoir cap
3. If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove pan-
el E (See page 7-7.), remove the
reservoir cap, add coolant to the
maximum level mark, and then in-
stall the reservoir cap and the
panel. WARNING! Remove only
the coolant reservoir cap. Nev-
er attempt to remove the radia-
tor cap when the engine is hot.
NOTICE:If coolant is not avail-
able, use distilled water or soft
tap water instead. Do not use
hard water or salt water since it
is harmful to the engine. If wa-
ter has been used instead of
coolant, replace it with coolant
as soon as possible, otherwise
the cooling system will not be
protected against frost and
corrosion. If water has been
added to the coolant, have a
Yamaha dealer check the an-
tifreeze content of the coolant
as soon as possible, otherwise
the effectiveness of the coolant
will be reduced.
Coolant reservoir capacity
(up to the maximum level mark):
0.50 L (0.52 US qt) (0.44 Imp.
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Changing the coolant
The coolant must be changed at the
intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
coolant. WARNING! Never attempt
to remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot.
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Tires
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points regard-
ing the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
EWA10501
WARNING0
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of
control.
●The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the tempera-
ture of the tires equals the am-
bient temperature).
●The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with
the riding speed and with the
total weight of rider, passenger,
cargo, and accessories ap-
proved for this model.
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Checking the throttle cable
free play
1. Throttle cable free play
The throttle cable free play should
measure 3.0-5.0 mm (0.12-0.20 in) at
the throttle grip. Periodically check the
throttle cable free play and, if neces-
sary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
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Valve clearance
The valve clearance changes with
use, resulting in improper air-fuel mix-
ture and/or engine noise. To prevent
this from occurring, the valve clear-
ance must be adjusted by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
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EWA10511
WARNING0
Never overload your vehicle. Oper-
ation of an overloaded vehicle
could cause an accident.
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires):
Up to 90 kg (198 lb):
Front:
210 kPa (30 psi) (2.1 kgf/cm
2)
Rear:
230 kPa (33 psi) (2.3 kgf/cm
2)
90 kg (198 lb) to maximum load:
Front:
230 kPa (33 psi) (2.3 kgf/cm
2)
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.5 kgf/cm
2)
Off-road riding:
Front:
200 kPa (29 psi) (2.0 kgf/cm
2)
Rear:
200 kPa (29 psi) (2.0 kgf/cm
2)
High-speed riding:
Front:
210 kPa (30 psi) (2.1 kgf/cm
2)
Rear:
230 kPa (33 psi) (2.3 kgf/cm
2)
Maximum load*:
190 kg (419 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger,
cargo and accessories
EWA10461
WARNING0
The front and rear tires should be of
the same make and design, other-
wise the handling characteristics of
the vehicle may be different, which
could lead to an accident.
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Cleaning and lubricating
the drive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly
wear out, especially when riding in
dusty or wet areas. Service the drive
chain as follows.
ECA10581
NOTICE
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle and
riding in the rain.
1. Clean the drive chain with kerosene
and a small soft brush. NOTICE:
To prevent damaging the O-
rings, do not clean the drive
chain with steam cleaners,
high-pressure washers or inap-
propriate solvents.2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive
chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant. NOTICE:Do not use
engine oil or any other lubri-
cants for the drive chain, as
they may contain substances
that could damage the O-rings.
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Checking and lubricating
the cables
The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubri-
cated if necessary. If a cable is dam-
aged or does not move smoothly, have
a Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
WARNING! Damage to the outer
sheath may interfere with proper
cable operation and will cause the
inner cable to rust. Replace a dam-
aged cable as soon as possible to
prevent unsafe conditions.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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Checking and lubricating
the brake pedal
The operation of the brake pedal
should be checked before each ride,
and the pedal pivot should be lubricat-
ed if necessary.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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Checking and lubricating
the sidestand
The operation of the sidestand should
be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
contact surfaces should be lubricated
if necessary.
EWA10730
WARNING0
If the sidestand does not move up
and down smoothly, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair it. Otherwise,
the sidestand could contact the
ground and distract the operator, re-
sulting in a possible loss of control.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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Lubricating the rear
suspension
The pivoting points of the rear suspen-
sion must be lubricated at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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Checking the front fork
The 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 condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position. WARNING! To avoid in-
jury, securely support the vehi-
cle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
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.
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NOTICE
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
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Lubricating the swingarm
pivots
The swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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Checking the steering
Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the opera-
tion of the steering must be checked
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground. (See page 7-36 for more
information.) WARNING! To avoid
injury, securely support the vehi-
cle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
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 steering.EAU23290
Checking the wheel bearings
The front and rear wheel bearings
must be checked at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. If there is play in the
wheel hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the wheel bearings.
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EWA10760
WARNING0
●Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains
sulfuric acid, which causes se-
vere burns. Avoid any contact
with skin, eyes or clothing and
always shield your eyes when
working near batteries. In case
of contact, administer the fol-
lowing FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty
of water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quan-
tities of water or milk and im-
mediately call a physician.
EYES: Flush with water for 15
minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
●Batteries produce explosive hy-
drogen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc.,
away from the battery and pro-
vide sufficient ventilation when
charging it in an enclosed space.
●KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
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Battery
This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the elec-
trolyte or to add distilled water. Howev-
er, the battery lead connections need
to be checked and, if necessary, tight-
ened.
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NOTICE
Never attempt to remove the bat-
tery cell seals, as this would perma-
nently damage the battery.
1. Positive battery terminal
2. Negative battery terminal
To access the battery
Remove the battery holder bracket by
removing the bolts.
To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
have discharged. Keep in mind that
the battery tends to discharge more
quickly if the vehicle is equipped with
optional electrical accessories.
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