battery YAMAHA XT660Z 2010 Owners Manual

Checking and lubricating the cables .................................7-25
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ........7-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ......................7-26
Lubricating the brake pedal ............7-27
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............................7-27
Lubricating the rear suspension......7-27
Lubricating the swingarm pivots .....7-28
Checking the front fork....................7-28
Checking the steering .....................7-29
Checking the wheel bearings..........7-29
Battery .............................................7-30
Replacing the fuses ........................7-31
Replacing a headlight bulb .............7-33
Replacing a turn signal light bulb....7-34
Replacing the license plate light bulb ...................................7-35
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb .....7-35
Supporting the motorcycle ..............7-36
Front wheel .....................................7-36
Rear wheel ......................................7-38
Troubleshooting ..............................7-39
Troubleshooting charts....................7-40 MOTORCYCLE CARE
AND STORAGE
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Care ..................................................8-1
Storage .............................................8-3
SPECIFICATIONS ...............................9-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ............10-1
Identification numbers .....................10-1
Motorcycle noise regulation (for Australia) ............................10-2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION
10. Grab bar
11. Main fuse (page 7-31)
12. Battery (page 7-30)
13. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 7-22)
14. Coolant reservoir (page 7-13)15. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 7-22)
16. Coolant drain bolt (page 7-12)
17. Engine oil filter element (page 7-11)
18. Brake pedal (page 4-11)
EAU10420Right view
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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To unlock the steering
1. Push
2. Turn
Push the key into the main switch, and
then turn it to “OFF” while still pushing
it.
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F(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the tail-
light, license plate light and auxiliary
lights are on. The hazard lights and
turn signal lights can be turned on, but
all other electrical systems are off. The
key can be removed.
The steering must be locked before
the key can be turned to “F”.
ECA11020NOTICE
Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge.
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Indicator and warning lights
1. Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
2. Neutral indicator light “N”
3. Turn signal indicator light “y”
4. High beam indicator light “1”
5. Engine trouble warning light “U”
6. Coolant temperature warning light “u”
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Turn signal indicator light “y”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left
or right.
The electrical circuit of the turn signal
indicator light can be checked by turn-
ing the key to "ON".
If the indicator light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Hazard switch “r”
With the key in the “ON” or Fposition,
use this switch to turn on the hazard
lights (simultaneous flashing of all turn
signal lights).
The hazard lights are used in case of
an emergency or to warn other drivers
when your vehicle is stopped where it
might be a traffic hazard.
ECA10061
NOTICE
Do not use the hazard lights for an
extended length of time with the
engine not running, otherwise the
battery may discharge.
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Clutch lever
1. Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the han-
dlebar grip. To engage the clutch, re-
lease the lever. The lever should be
pulled rapidly and released slowly for
smooth clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. (See page
4-17).
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Shift pedal
1. Shift pedal
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 5-speed con-
stant-mesh transmission equipped on
this motorcycle.
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
TIP
If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
serve the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.
ECA11040
NOTICE
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
TIP
The engine is warm when it quickly re-
sponds to the throttle.
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Shifting
1. Shift pedal
N. Neutral position
Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing
hills, etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.
TIP
To shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel, and then slightly raise it.
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NOTICE
The following warning lights and in-
dicator lights should come on for a
few seconds, then go off.
●Neutral indicator light
●Turn signal indicator light
●High beam indicator light
●Engine trouble warning light
●Coolant temperature warning
light
●Immobilizer system indicator
light
If a warning or indicator light does
not go off, see page 4-3 for the cor-
responding warning and indicator
light circuit check.
2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position.
TIP
When the transmission is in the neu-
tral position, the neutral indicator light
should be on, otherwise have a Yama-
ha dealer check the electrical circuit.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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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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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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ECA16520
NOTICE
To charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated
Lead Acid) battery, a special (con-
stant-voltage) battery charger is re-
quired. Using a conventional battery
charger will damage the battery. If
you do not have access to a con-
stant-voltage battery charger, have
a Yamaha dealer charge your bat-
tery.
To store the battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for
more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place. NO-
TICE: When removing the bat-
tery, be sure the key is turned
to “OFF”, then disconnect the
negative lead before discon-
necting the positive lead.
2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check it at
least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in-
stallation.4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly
connected to the battery termi-
nals.
ECA16530
NOTICE
Always keep the battery charged.
Storing a discharged battery can
cause permanent battery damage.
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Replacing the fuses
1. Main fuse
2. Reserve fuse
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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EAU42131Troubleshooting charts
Starting problems or poor engine performance
1. Fuel
2. Compression
3. Ignition
4. Battery
Check the fuel level in the
fuel tank.
Operate the electric
starter.
Remove the spark plug
and check the electrodes.
Operate the electric
starter.
There is enough
fuel.
There is
compression.
Wet.
The engine turns
over quickly.
There is no fuel.
There is no
compression.
Dry.
The engine turns
over slowly.
Check the
compression.
Check the ignition.
Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct
the spark plug gap, or replace the
spark plug.
The battery is good.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle.
Check the battery lead connections,
and charge the battery if necessary.
Operate the electric starter.
The engine does not start.
Check the battery.
The engine does
not start. Have a
Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
Supply fuel.
Have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.
The engine does not start.
Check the compression.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Care” section of this chapter.
2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to
protect the cylinder, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug cap
and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine
oil into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto
the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes
are grounded. (This will limit
sparking during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder wall with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap
from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap. WARNING! Toprevent damage or injury
from sparking, make sure to
ground the spark plug elec-
trodes while turning the en-
gine over.
4. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers
and pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alter-
natively, turn the wheels a little
every month in order to prevent
the tires from becoming degraded
in one spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlets with
plastic bags to prevent moisture
from entering them.7. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
°C (90 °F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see
page 7-31.
TIP
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Rear suspension:
Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/damper type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper, spring
preload adjustable
Wheel travel:
200 mm (7.87 in)
Electrical system:
Ignition system:
Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system:
A.C. magneto
Battery:
Model:
GT9B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8 Ah
Headlight:
Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage x quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 55 W x 2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 5 W x 2
Tail/brake light:
LED
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 10 W x 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10 W x 2
Meter lighting:
LED (backlight)Neutral indicator light:
LED
Turn signal indicator light:
LED
High beam indicator light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
Immobilizer system indicator light:
LED
Fuses:Main fuse:
30 A
Headlight fuse:
20 A
Signaling system fuse:
10 A
Ignition fuse:
10 A
Parking lighting fuse:
10 A
Radiator fan fuse:
7.5 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
10 A
Backup fuse (for odometer, clock and
immobilizer):
10 A
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