maintenance YAMAHA XT660Z 2012 Owner's Manual

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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ECA10640
NOTICE
Do not use a fuse of a higher am-
perage rating than recommended
to avoid causing extensive damage
to the electrical system and possi-
bly a fire.
3. Turn th\f k\fy to \bON” and turn on th\f \fl\fctrical circuit in qu\fstion to
ch\fck if th\f d\fvic\f op\frat\fs.
4. If th\f fus\f imm\fdiat\fly blows again, hav\f a Yamaha d\fal\fr
ch\fck th\f \fl\fctrical syst\fm.
1. Parking lighting fus\f
2. Signaling syst\fm fus\f
3. H\fadlight fus\f
4. Ignition fus\f
5. El\fctronic fu\fl inj\fction fus\f
6. Radiator fan fus\f
7. Backup fus\f
8. R\fs\frv\f fus\fs
Th\f main fus\f and fus\f box ar\f locat-
\fd und\fr th\f s\fat. (S\f\f pag\f 7-31.)
If a fus\f is blown, r\fplac\f it as follows.1. Turn th\f k\fy to \bOFF” and turn off th\f \fl\fctrical circuit in qu\fstio\hn.
2. R\fmov\f th\f blown fus\f, and th\fn install a n\fw fus\f of th\f sp\fcifi\fd
amp\frag\f.
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654321Specified fuses:
Main fus\f:30 A
Parking lighting fus\f: 10 A
Signalling syst\fm fus\h\f: 10 A
H\fadlight fus\f: 20 A
Ignition fus\f: 10 A
Fu\fl inj\fction syst\fm \hfus\f: 10 A
Radiator fan fus\f: 7.5 A
Backup fus\f (for odom\ft\fr,
clock and immobiliz\fr): 10 A
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ECA10650
NOTICE
Take care not to damage the fol-
lowing parts:
●Headlight bulb  Do not touch the glass part
of the headlight bulb to keep
it free from oil, otherwise the
transparency of the glass,
the luminosity of the bulb,
and the bulb life will be ad-
versely affected. Thoroughly
clean off any dirt and finger-
prints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with
alcohol or thinner.
●Headlight lens
 Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the head-
light lens.
 Do not use a headlight bulb
of a wattage higher than
specified. 4. Connect t\fe couple\b, and t\fen in-
stall t\fe \feadlig\ft bulb cove\b.
5. Have a Yama\fa deale\b adjust t\fe \feadlig\ft beam if nec\ essa\by.
EAU24204
Replacing a turn signal
light bulb
1. Sc\bew
2. Tu\bn signal lig\ft lens
3. Tu\bn signal lig\ft bulb
1. Remove t\fe tu\bn signal lig\ft lensby \bemoving t\fe sc\bew.
2. Remove t\fe bu\bnt-out bulb by pus\fing it in and tu\bning it coun-
te\bclockwise.
3. Inse\bt a new bulb into t\fe socket, pus\f it in, and t\fen tu\bn it clock-
wise until it stops.
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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
A
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B
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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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TIP
●If the drive chain is difficu\ft to re-
move, remove the \bhee\f ax\fe first,
and then \fift the \bhee\f up\bard
enough to remove the drive chain
from the rear sprocket.
●The drive chain cannot be disas-
semb\fed.
7. Whi\fe suppor ting the brake ca\fiper bracket, pu\f\f the \bhee\f
ax\fe out, and then remove the
\bhee\f. NOTICE: Do not apply
the brake after the wheel has
been removed together with
the brake disc, otherwise the
brake pads will be\4 forced shut.
EAUB1450
To install the rear wheel 1. Insta\f\f the \bhee\f and the brake ca\fiper bracket by inserting the
\bhee\f ax\fe from the right-hand
side.
EAU25080
Rear wheelEAU25312
To remove the rear wheelEWA10821
WARNING0
To avoid injury, securely support
the vehicle so there is no danger of
it falling over.
1. Whee\f ax\fe nut
2. Drive chain s\fack adjusting bo\ft
3. Locknut
4. Drive chain
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1. Whee\f ax\fe
2. Drive chain s\fack adjusting bo\ft
3. Locknut
4. Brake ca\fiper
1. Loosen the ax\fe nut.
2. Lift the rear \bhee\f off the groundaccording to the procedure on
page 7-36.
3. Remove the ax\fe nut.
4. Loosen the \focknut on each side of the s\bingarm.
5. Turn the drive chain s\fack adjust- ing bo\fts fu\f\fy in direction (a) and
push the \bhee\f for\bard.
6. Remove the drive chain from the rear sprocket.
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EAU42131Troubleshooting charts
Starting problems or poor engine performance
1. Fuel
2. Compression
3. Ignition
4. Battery
Check the fue\f \feve\f in the
fue\f t\bnk.
Oper\bte the e\fectric
st\brter.
Remove the sp\brk p\fug
\bnd check the e\fectrodes.
Oper\bte the e\fectric
st\brter.
There is enough
fue\f.
There is
compression.
Wet.
The engine turns
over quick\fy.
There is no fue\f.
There is no
compression.
Dry.
The engine turns
over s\fow\fy.
Check the
compression.
Check the ignition.
Wipe off with \b dry c\foth \bnd correct
the sp\brk p\fug g\bp, or rep\f\bce the
sp\brk p\fug.
The b\bttery is good.
H\bve \b Y\bm\bh\b de\b\fer check the
vehic\fe.
Check the b\bttery \fe\bd connections,
\bnd ch\brge the b\bttery if necess\bry.
Oper\bte the e\fectric st\brter.
The engine does not st\brt.
Check the b\bttery.
The engine does
not st\brt. H\bve \b
Y\bm\bh\b de\b\fer
check the vehic\fe.
Supp\fy fue\f.
H\bve \b Y\bm\bh\b de\b\fer check
the vehic\fe.
The engine does not st\brt.
Check the compression.
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EAU26570
Motorcycle noise regulation
(for Australia)
\fAMPER\bNG W\b\fH NO\bSE
CON\fROL
SYS\fEM PROH\bB\b\fED:
Owners are warned that the law may
prohibit:
a\f The removal or rendering inoperati\bve by any person other than for pur\b
poses of maintenance, repair or
replacement, of any device or ele\b
ment of design incorporated into
any new vehicle for the purpose of
noise control prior to its sale or deli\b
very to the ultimate purchaser or
while it is in use; and
b\f The use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has
been removed or rendered inopera\b
tive by any person\f
CONSUMER \bNFORMA\f\bON
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INDEX
AAftermarket Parts, Accessories, and Modifications ...................................\f\.-4
Aftermarket Tires and \bims ...............\f-4
Air filter element, cleaning the check hose ....................................\...........7-14
Air filter element, replacing ..............7-14
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing............7-35
Avoid Carbon Monoxide poisoning ....\f-\f
B Battery ....................................\...........7-30 To access the battery ...................7-30
To charge the battery....................7-30
To store the battery.......................7-31
Be a \besponsible Owner ...................\f-1
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ..............................7-\f6\.
Brake fluid ....................................\.....7-\f\f Changing ....................................\...7-\f3
Checking fluid level .......................7-\f\f
Brake lever ....................................\....4-11
Brake pads, checking .......................7-\f1
Brake pedal ....................................\...4-11 Checking ....................................\....7-\f7
Lubricating ....................................\.7-\f7
C Cables, checking and lubricating .....7-\f5
Carbon Monoxide (avoid Carbon Monoxide poisoning).......................\f-\f
Care and storage ...............................8-1\. Catalytic converter ...........................4-13
Checking and lubricating the brake
and clutch levers ...........................7-\f6
Checking and lubricating the brake pedal ....................................\..........7-\f7
Checking and lubricating the cables..7-\f5
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ....................................\...7-\f7
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ...............................7-\f\.6
Checking the brake pedal ................7-\f7
Checking the sidestand switch .........4-18
Clock mode ....................................\.....4-7
Clutch lever ....................................\...4-10
Clutch lever free play, adjusting .......7-\f0
Consumer information ......................10-1
Controls and instruments ...................3-3 Function ....................................\.......4-1
Coolant ....................................\..........7-1\f
Coolant temperature warning light .....4-4
D Description ....................................\......3-1 Controls and instrument .................3-3
Left view....................................\.......3-1
\bight view ....................................\....3-\f
Dimmer switch....................................\.4-9
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ..............................7-\f5\.
Drive chain slack ..............................7-\f3\. Adjusting ....................................\....7-\f3
Checking ....................................\....7-\f3 Cleaning and lubricating ...............7-\f5
E Emission control system (periodic maintenance chart) .........................7-\f
Engine break-in ..................................6\.-3
Engine idling speed, adjusting .........7-15
Engine oil and oil filter element ..........7-9
Engine oil filter element....................7-10
Engine stop switch .............................4-9
Engine trouble warning light...............4-4
F For your safety - Pre-operation checks ....................................\..........5-1
Front fork ....................................\.......4-15 Adjusting ....................................\....4-15
Checking ....................................\....7-\f8
Front wheel ....................................\...7-36 Installing....................................\.....7-37
\bemoving....................................\...7-36
Fuel ....................................\...............4-1\f
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...6-3
Fuel meter ....................................\.......4-7
Fuel tank breather hose ...................4-13
Fuel tank cap ...................................4\.-11
Fuses, replacing ...............................7-3\.1
\f Genuine Yamaha Accessories ...........\f-3
H Handlebar switches ............................4-9
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Dimmer switch ..................\o..............4-9
Engine sto\f switch..................\o........4-9
Hazar\b switch ..................\o.............4-10
Horn switch ..................\o..................\o.4-9
Pass switch ..................\o..................\o.4-9
Start switch ..................\o..................\o.4-9
Turn signal switch ..................\o.........4-9
Hea\blight bulb, re\flacing .................7\o-33
High beam in\bicator light ..................\o.4-4
Horn switch ..................\o..................\o....4-9
I I\bentification numbers ..................\o....10-1
I\bling s\fee\b, checking ..................\o...7-15
Ignition circuit cut-off system............4-17 Checking o\feration \froce\bure .....4-18
Immobilizer system ..................\o..........4-1
Immobilizer system in\bicator light ......4-4
In\bicator an\b warning lights ...............4-3\o Coolant tem\ferature warning light ..................\o..................\o.........4-4
Engine trouble warning light ...........4-4
High beam in\bicator light ................4-\o4
Immobilizer system in\bicator light ..................\o..................\o.........4-4
Neutral in\bicator light ..................\o....4-4
Turn signal in\bicator light................4-\o3
Instruments ..................\o..................\o....4-3
Instrument an\b control functions ........4-1
K Keys ..................\o..................\o...............4-1\o L
Labels (location of im\fortant labels) ..1-1
License \flate light bulb, re\flacing....7-35
Location of im\fortant labels ...............1-1\o
Loa\bing ..................\o..................\o..........2-3
Lubricating the brake an\b clutch levers ..................\o................7-\o26
Lubricating the brake \fe\bal..............7\o-27
Lubricating the cables ..................\o....7-25
Lubricating the \brive chain ...............7-2\o5
Lubricating the si\bestan\b .................7\o-27
Lubricating the throttle gri\f an\b cable ..................\o..................\o..7-26
Lubricating the swingarm \fivots.......7-28
M Main switch/steering lock ..................\o.4-2
Mo\bel label ..................\o..................\o...10-1
Motorcycle noise regulation (for Australia) ..................\o..............10-2\o
Multi-function \bis\flay..................\o........4-5 Clock mo\be ..................\o..................\o.4-7
Self-\biagnosis \bevices ..................\o..4-7
Tachometer ..................\o..................\o.4-6
Tri\fmeter an\b tachometer mo\bes ..4-6
N Neutral in\bicator light ..................\o.......4-4
O Oil filter element ..................\o.............7-10
O\feration an\b im\fortant ri\bing \foints ..................\o..................\o..........6-1 Owner’s tool kit ..................\o................7-\o1
P Panels, removing an\b installing .........7-6
Parking ..................\o..................\o...........6-4
Pass switch ..................\o..................\o....4-9
Perio\bic maintenance an\b a\bjustment ..................\o.............7-1
Perio\bic maintenance chart for the emission control system ...........7-2
Pre-o\feration check list ..................\o...5-2
Pre-o\feration checks ..................\o.......5-1
R Rear sus\fension, lubricating............7-27
Rear wheel ..................\o..................\o...7-38 Installing..................\o..................\o....7-39
Removing..................\o..................\o..7-38
Recor\b the i\bentification numbers ...10-1
S Safety information ..................\o............2-1
Seat ..................\o..................\o..............4-14\o
Self-\biagnosis \bevices ..................\o.....4-7
Shift \fe\bal ..................\o..................\o....4-10
Shifting ..................\o..................\o...........6-2
Shock absorber assembly (a\bjusting) ..................\o..................\o.4-16
Si\bestan\b ..................\o..................\o.....4-17
Si\bestan\b, checking an\b lubricating ..................\o..................\o.7-27
Si\bestan\b switch, checking ..............4-18\o
S\fark \flug, checking..................\o........7-8
INDEX
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