wheel bolts YAMAHA XT660Z 2013 Owners Manual

ITEM CHECKS PAGE
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
Rear brake• Replace if necessary. 6-21
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
• Check operation.
Clutch• Lubricate cable if necessary.
6-20
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
Throttle grip• Check cable free play.
6-17, 6-25
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable
and grip housing.
Control cables• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-25
• Check chain slack.
Drive chain• Adjust if necessary.
6-23, 6-24
• Check chain condition.
• Lubricate if necessary.
• Check for damage.
Wheels and tires• Check tire condition and tread depth.
6-17, 6-19
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
Brake pedal• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting point if necessary.6-26
Brake and clutch levers• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.6-25
Sidestand• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivot if necessary.6-26
Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.—
Instruments, lights, signals • Check operation.
and switches• Correct if necessary.—
FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Checking the wheel bearings
The front and rear wheel bearings
must be checked at the intervals spe-
cified 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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Battery
To access the battery (XT660Z):
The battery is located under the seat.
(See page 3-16).
Remove the battery holder bracket by
removing the bolts.
1. Positive battery terminal
2. Holder
3. Bolt
4. Negative battery terminal
Battery (XT660ZA):
The battery is located under the fuel
tank.
1. Battery
Have a Yamaha dealer access the
battery.
These models are equipped with a
VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid)
battery. There is no need to check the
electrolyte or to add distilled water.
However, the battery lead connec-
tions need to be checked and, if
necessary, tightened.
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Never attempt to remove the bat-
tery cell seals, as this would per-
manently damage the battery.
NOTICE
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Front wheelEWA14840
For the ABS model, have a Yamaha
dealer remove and install the whe-
el.
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To remove the front wheelEWA10821
To avoid injury, securely support
the vehicle so there is no danger of
it falling over.
1. Loosen the front wheel axle pinch
bolts, the wheel axle and the bra-
ke caliper bolts.
1. Wheel axle
2. Brake caliper bolt
3. Front wheel axle pinch bolt
4. Front wheel axle pinch bolt
2. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-35.
3. Remove the brake caliper on
each side by removing the bolts.
NOTICE: Do not apply the bra-
ke after the brake calipers have
been removed, otherwise the
brake pads will be forced shut.
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4. Pull the wheel axle out, and then
remove the wheel.
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To install the front wheel
1. Lift the wheel up between the
fork legs.
2. Insert the wheel axle.
3. Install the brake calipers by insta-
lling the bolts.
TIP
Make sure that there is enough space
between the brake pads before insta-
lling the brake calipers onto the brake
discs.
4. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground.
5. Tighten the wheel axle and the
brake caliper bolts to the speci-
fied torques.
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Be sure the right brake disc is posi-
tioned exactly between the brake
pads to prevent any brake drag.
Tap the side of the right fork leg to
position the disc correctly.
6. Tighten wheel axle pinch bolt A,
and then pinch bolt B to their
specified torque.
NOTICE
WARNING
WARNING
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7. Retighten pinch bolt A to the spe-
cified torque.
8. Apply the brake lever several
times, and then while holding the
brake lever in, push down hard
on the handlebar several times to
check for proper fork operation.EAU44800
Rear wheelEWA14840
For the ABS model, have a Yamaha
dealer remove and install the wheel.
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To remove the rear wheelEWA10821
To avoid injury, securely support
the vehicle so there is no danger of
it falling over.
1. Loosen the axle nut.
1. Wheel axle nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
4. Drive chain
2. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 6-35.
3. Remove the axle nut.
1. Wheel axle
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
4. Brake caliper
4. Fully loosen the locknut on each
side of the swingarm.
5. Turn the drive chain slack adjus-
ting bolts fully in direction (a) and
push the wheel forward.
6. Remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
TIP
If the drive chain is difficult to
remove, remove the wheel axle
WARNING
WARNING
Tightening torques:
Wheel axle:
60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 44 ft·lbf)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt:
18 Nm (1.8 m·kgf, 13 ft·lbf)
Brake caliper bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf, 29 ft·lbf)
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