warning YAMAHA XT660Z 2012 User Guide

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Adjust the spring prel\fad as f\fll\fws\b
T\f increase the spring prel\fad and
thereby harden the suspensi\fn, turn
the adjusting ring in directi\fn (a\l)\b
T\f decrease the spring prel\fad and
thereby s\fften the suspensi\fn, turn
the adjusting ring in directi\fn (b\l)\b
TIP
Align the appr\fpriate n\ftch in the ad-
justing ring with the p\fsiti\fn indicat\fr
\fn the sh\fck abs\frber\b
EWAB0020
WARNING0
Never adjust the spring preload un-
til the exhaust system has cooled
down.
EWA10221
WARNING0
This shock absorber assembly con-
tains highly pressurized nitrogen
gas. Read and understand the fol-
lowing information before handling
the shock absorber \4assembly.
●Do not tamper with or attempt
to open the cylind\4er assembly.
●Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber assembly to an open
flame or other high heat
source. This may cause the unit
to explode due to excessive
gas pressure.
●Do not deform or damage the
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.\4
●Do not dispose of a damaged
or worn-out shock absorber
assembly yourself. Take the
shock absorber assembly to a
Yamaha dealer for any s\4ervice.
EAUB1461
Adjusting the shock
absorber assembly
1\b Spring prel\fad adjusting ring
2\b P\fsiti\fn indicat\fr
(a) Increasing the spring prel\fad
(b) Decreasing the spring prel\fad
This sh\fck abs\frber assembly is
equipped with a spring prel\fad adjust-
ing ring\b
ECA10100
NOTICE
Never attempt to turn an adjusting
mechanism beyond the maximum
or minimum setting\4s.
Spring preload set\
ting: Minimum (s\fft):1
Standard: 2
Maximum (hard): 9
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EWA10240
WARNING0
The vehicle must n\ft be ridden
\bith the sidestand d\f\bn, \fr if the
sidestand cann\ft be pr\fperly
m\fved up (\fr d\fes n\ft stay up),
\fther\bise the sidestand c\fuld c\fn-
tact the gr\fund and distract the
\fperat\fr, resulting in a p\fssible
l\fss \ff c\fntr\fl. Yamaha’s igniti\fn
circuit cut-\fff system has been de-
signed t\f assist the \fperat\fr in ful-
filling the resp\fnsibility \ff raising
the sidestand bef\fre starting \fff.
Theref\fre, check this system regu-
larly as described bel\f\b and have
a Yamaha dealer repair it if it d\fes
n\ft functi\fn pr\fperly.
EAU15301
Sidestand
1. Sidestand
\fhe sidestand is l\bcated \bn the left
side \bf the frame. Raise the sidestand
\br l\bwer it with y\bur f\b\bt while h\blding
the m\bt\brcycle upright.
TIP
\fhe built-in sidestand switch is part \bf
the igniti\bn circuit cut-\bff system,
which cuts the igniti\bn in certain situa-
ti\bns. (See further d\bwn f\br an expla-
nati\bn \bf the igniti\bn circuit cut-\bff sys-
tem.)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU15314
Igniti\fn circuit cut-\fff
system
\fhe igniti\bn circuit cut-\bff system
(c\bmprising the sidestand switch,
clutch switch and neutral switch) has
the f\bll\bwing functi\bns.
●It prevents star ting when the
transmissi\bn is in gear and the
sidestand is up, but the clutch
lever is n\bt pulled.
●It prevents star ting when the
transmissi\bn is in gear and the
clutch lever is pulled, but the side-
stand is still d\bwn.
●It cuts the running engine when
the transmissi\bn is in gear and
the sidestand is m\bved d\bwn.
Peri\bdically check the \bperati\bn \bf the
igniti\bn circuit cut-\bff system acc\brd-
ing t\b the f\bll\bwing pr\bcedure.
TIP
\fhis check is m\bst reliable if per-
f\brmed with a warmed-up engine.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
WARNING0
If a \falfun\btion is noted, have a Ya\faha dealer
\bhe\bk the syste\f befo\are riding.
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With the engine turned off:
1\f Move the sidest\bnd down\f
2\f M\bke sure th\bt the engine stop switch is set to
“ I”\f
3\f Turn the key on\f
4\f Shift the tr\bnsmission into the neutr\bl position\f
5\f Push the st\brt switch\f
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
6\f Move the sidest\bnd up\f
7\f Keep the clutch lever pulled\f
8\f Shift the tr\bnsmission into ge\br\f
9\f Move the sidest\bnd down\f
Does the engine stall?
The neutr\bl switch m\by not be working correctly\f
The \fotor\by\ble should not be ridden until checked by \b
Y\bm\bh\b de\bler\f
The sidest\bnd switch m\by not be working correctly\f
The \fotor\by\ble should not be ridden until checked by \b
Y\bm\bh\b de\bler\f
The clutch switch m\by not be working correctly\f
The \fotor\by\ble should not be ridden until checked by \b
Y\bm\bh\b de\bler\f
After the engine h\:\bs st\blled:
10\f Move the sidest\bnd up\f
11\f Keep the clutch lever pulled\f
12\f Push the st\brt switch\f
Does the engine start\a?
The system is OK\f The \fotor\by\ble \ban be ridden. YES
NO
NO
YES
NO
YES
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EAU15596
Inspect your \fehicle e\bch time you use it to m\bke sure the \fehicle is in s\bfe oper\bting condition. Alw\bys follow the in-
spection \bnd m\binten\r\bnce procedures \bnd \rschedules described in the Owner's \rM\bnu\bl.
EWA11151
WARNING0
Failure to inspe\ft or maintain the vehi\fle properl\b in\freases the possibilit\b of an a\f\fident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehi\fle if \bou find an\b problem. If a problem \fannot be \forre\fted b\b the pro\fedures provided
in this manual, have \pthe vehi\fle inspe\fted\p b\b a Yamaha dealer.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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EAU17101
0-1000 km (0-600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation a\fove
4500 r/\bin. NOTICE: After 1000 km
(600 mi) of operation, t\fe engine oil
mu\bt be c\fanged, and t\fe oil filter
element replaced.
1000-1600 km (600-1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation a\fove
6000 r/\bin.
1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now \fe operated nor-
\bally.
ECA10310NOTICE
Keep \fhe engine speed o\b\f of
\fhe \fachome\fer red zone.
If any engine \fro\bble sho\bld oc-
c\br d\bring \fhe engine break-in
period, immedia\fely have a
Yamaha dealer check \fhe
vehicle.
EAU17213
Parking
When parking, stop the engine, and
then re\bove the key fro\b the \bain
switch.
EWA10311
WARNING0
Since \fhe engine and exha\bs\f
sys\fem can become very ho\f,
park in a place where pedes\fri-
ans or children are no\f likely \fo
\fo\bch \fhem and be b\b\prned.
Do no\f park on a slope or on
sof\f gro\bnd, o\fherwise \fhe ve-
hicle may over\f\brn, increasing
\fhe risk of a f\bel l\peak and fire.
Do no\f park near grass or o\fher
flammable ma\ferials which
migh\f ca\fch fire.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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To change the engine oil
(with or without oil filter element
replacement)
1. Mounting screw
2. \fngine guard
1. Start t\be engine, warm it up for sev- eral minutes, and t\ben turn it off.
2. To reac\b t\be drain bolt of t\be crankcase and t\be drain bolt of
t\be oil tank, remove t\be engine
guard by removing t\be screws.
3. Place an oil pan under t\be engine to collect t\be used\2 oil.
4. Remove t\be engine oil filler cap and t\be drain bolt to drain t\be oil
from t\be crankcase.
5. Remove t\be drain bolt to drain t\be oil from t\be oil ta\2nk.
1. \fngine oil crankcase drain bolt
1. \fngine oil tank drain bolt
6. Remove t\be oil filter elementdrain bolt to drain t\be oil from t\be
oil filter element\2.
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\fCA10010
NOTICE
Do not operate the vehicle until you
know that the engine oil level is suf-
ficient.
\fWA10360
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 t\be engine oil is below t\be mini- mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of t\be recommended type to raise
it to t\be correct l\2evel.
5. Install t\be oil fil\2ler cap.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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EAU21631
Tires
To maximize t\fe performa\bce, durabil-
ity, a\bd safe operatio\b of your motor-
cycle, \bote t\fe followi\bg poi\bts regard-
i\bg t\fe specified tire\ts.
Tire air pressure
T\fe tire air pressure s\fould be
c\fecked a\bd, if \becessary, adjusted
before eac\f 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 mode\4l.
EAU21382
Checking the throttle cable
free play
1. T\frottle cable free play
T\fe t\frottle cable free play s\fould
measure 3.0-5.0 mm (0.12-0.20 i\b) at
t\fe t\frottle grip. Periodically c\feck t\fe
t\frottle cable free play a\bd, if \beces-
sary, \fave a Yama\fa dealer adjust i\tt.
EAU21401
Valve clearance
T\fe valve cleara\bce c\fa\bges wit\f
use, resulti\bg i\b improper air-fuel mix-
ture a\bd/or e\bgi\be \boise. To preve\bt
t\fis from occurri\bg, t\fe valve clear-
a\bce must be adjusted by a Yama\fa
dealer at t\fe i\btervals specified i\b t\fe
periodic mai\bte\ba\bce a\bd lubricatio\b
c\fart.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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EAU23272
Checking the front fork
The condition and o\feration of the
front fork \bust be checked as follows
at the inter vals s\fecified in the
\feriodic \baintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
da\bage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the \botorcycle on a level surface and hold it in an u\fright
\fosition. WARNING! To avoid in-
jury, securely support the vehi-
cle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
2. While a\f\flying the front brake, \fush down hard on the handle-
bars several ti\bes to check if the
front fork co\b\fresses and re-
bounds s\boothly.
ECA10590
NOTICE
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
EAUM1650
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots
The swingar\b \fivots \bust be lubricat-
ed at the intervals s\fecified in the \fe-
riodic \baintenance and lubrication
chart.
Recommended lubric\4ant: Lithiu\b-soa\f-based g\arease
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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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 p\4hysician.
 EYES: Flush with water for 1\f
minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.\4
●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.
EAUB1432
Battery
This \fode\b is equipped with a VRLA
(Va\bve Regu\bated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the e\bec-
tro\byte or to add disti\b\bed water. Howev-
er, the battery \bead connections need
to be checked and, if necessary, tight-
ened.
ECA10620
NOTICE
Never attempt to remove the bat-
tery cell seals, as this would perma-
nently damage the \4battery.
1. Positive battery ter\fina\b
2. Negative battery ter\fina\b
To access the battery
Re\fove the battery ho\bder bracket by
re\foving the bo\bts.
To charge the battery
Have a Ya\faha dea\ber charge the bat-
tery as soon as possib\be if it see\fs to
have discharged. Keep in \find that
the battery tends to discharge \fore
quick\by if the vehic\be is equipped with
optiona\b e\bectrica\b accessories.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the grou\fd by
usi\fg a \botorcycle sta\fd or, if a \bo-
torcycle sta\fd is \fot available, by plac-
i\fg a jack either u\fder each side of the
fra\be i\f fro\ft of the rear wheel or u\f-
der each side of t\uhe swi\fgar\b.EAU24360
Front wheelEAUB1440To remove the front wheel
EWA10820
WARNING0
●It is advisable to have a Yama-
ha dealer service t\4he wheel.
●Securely support the motorcy-
cle so that there is no danger of
it falling over.
1. Wheel axle
2. Brake caliper bolts
A. Fro\ft wheel axle pi\fch bolt
B. Fro\ft wheel axle pi\fch bolt
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EAU24350
Supporting the motorcycle
Si\fce this \bodel is \fot equipped with
a ce\ftersta\fd, follow these precau-
tio\fs whe\f re\bovi\fg the fro\ft a\fd rear
wheel or perfor\bi\fg other \bai\fte-
\fa\fce requiri\fg the \botorcycle to
sta\fd upright. Check that the \botorcy-
cle is i\f a stable a\fd level positio\f be-
fore star ti\fg a\fy \bai\fte\fa\fce. A
stro\fg woode\f box ca\f be placed u\f-
der the e\fgi\fe for added stability.
To service the front wheel 1. Stabilize the rear of the \botorcy- cle by usi\fg a \botorcycle sta\fd
or, if a\f additio\fal \botorcycle
sta\fd is \fot available, by placi\fg a
jack u\fder the fra\be i\f fro\ft of the
rear wheel.
2. Raise the fro\ft wheel off the grou\fd by usi\fg a \botorcycle
sta\fd.
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