tires YAMAHA YXZ1000R 2020 Owners Manual

FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .................... 6-1Front and rear brakes ........................... 6-3
Clutch ................................................... 6-3
Fuel ....................................................... 6-4
Engine oil .............................................. 6-6
Transmission ........................................ 6-6
Coolant ................................................. 6-6
Final gear .............................................. 6-6
Differential gear .................................... 6-6
Accelerator pedal ................................. 6-7
Seat belts ............................................. 6-7
Passenger handhold ............................ 6-7
Steering ................................................ 6-7
Shift lever.............................................. 6-8
Fittings and fasteners ........................... 6-8
Instruments, lights and switches .......... 6-8
Control cables ...................................... 6-8
Tires ...................................................... 6-8
OPERATION ............................................ 7-1 Engine break-in .................................... 7-1
Starting the engine ............................... 7-2 Shift lever operation and reverse
driving .................................................7-3
Selecting the drive mode ......................7-7
Parking ..................................................7-9
Loading .................................................7-9
BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE ...............8-1 KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ........................8-1
LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE ...........................................8-12
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT .........................................9-1 Owner’s Manual and tool kit .................9-2
Maintenance charts ..............................9-4
Hood ...................................................9-10
Panels .................................................9-10
Engine oil and oil filter.........................9-16
Why Yamalube....................................9-27
Transmission oil ..................................9-27
Final gear oil .......................................9-30
Differential gear oil ..............................9-32
Coolant ...............................................9-35UB5J7BE0.book Page 2 Tuesday, June 18, 2019 10:07 AM

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YAMAHABAS-F4897-00
WARNING
Load may affect handling and stability.
Do not exceed the maximum load ratings for thecargo bed, or vehicle.
When loaded with cargo: Reduce speed and allow more room to stop.
Turn gradually and slowly.
Avoid hills and rough terrain. Secure cargo so that it will not shift - a loose loadcould change handling unexpectedly or be thrown
forward and strike occupants.
Keep weight in the cargo bed centered side to side and as low as possible. Top-heavy loads increase the risk of a
rollover.
Read Owner’s Manual before loading cargo bed. Improper use of cargo bed or
cage/frame can result
in severe injury or
death from loss of
control, overturn or
other accidents.
Maximum Load in Cargo Bed: 300 lbs (136 kg)
Maximum Vehicle Load: 723 lbs (328 kg) Never carry
passengers
in cargo bed.
YAMAHA
BAS-F1696-10
WARNING
Improper tire pressure or overloading this vehicle may
cause severe injury or death from loss of control or
rollover.Never set or allow tire pressure to be below the minimum.
Tire may dislodge from rim. VEHICLE LOAD of 0 kg (0 lb) ~ 195 kg (430 lbs)
Recommended: FRONT: REAR:
Minimum: FRONT: REAR:114 kPa
128 kPa
110 kPa
124 kPa
VEHICLE LOAD of 195 kg (430 lbs) ~ 328 kg (723 lbs)Recommended: FRONT: REAR:
Minimum: FRONT: REAR:114 kPa
169 kPa
110 kPa
165 kPa (16.5 psi)
(18.5 psi)
(16 psi)
(18 psi)
(16.5 psi)
(24.5 psi)
(16 psi)
(24 psi)
* Vehicle load is weight of operator, passenger, accessories, and cargo. Do not exceed
maximum vehicle load.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 1065 kg (2348 lbs)
maximum including vehicle, weight of operator,
passenger, accessories, and cargo.OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE: With tires cold, set as follows.
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Aftermarket tires and rims
The tires and rims that came with your YXZ1000R were designed to match the performance ca-
pabilities and to provide the best combination of handling, braking, and comfort. Other tires,
rims, sizes, and combinations may not be appropriate. Refer to page 9-57 for tire specifications
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Engine oil• Check oil level.
• Fill with oil to proper level if necessary.
6-6, 9-16
Drivetrain • Check front differential, transmission case, and rear final
gear for leakage. 6-6, 6-6, 6-6, 9-27,
9-30, 9-32
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir.
• Fill with coolant if necessary. 6-6, 9-35
Accelerator pedal • Check free play and for proper operation. 6-7
Seat belts • Check for proper operation and belt wear. 6-7
Passenger handhold • Check for stability and proper fastening. 6-7, 8-8
Steering • Check for proper operation. 6-7
Shift lever • Check for proper operation. 6-8
Fittings and fasteners • Check all fittings and fasteners. 6-8
Instruments, lights and
switches • Check for proper operation.
4-3, 5-2, 6-8, 9-65,
9-66
Wheels and tires • Check tire pressure and for wear and damage. 6-8, 9-56, 9-58
Axle boots • Check for damage. 9-37
ITEM
ROUTINE PAGE
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EBU35690Shift leverThe shift lever should move smoothly both
forward and backwards and return to its orig-
inal position after a gear change is made.
Check the shift lever and transmission for
roughness before starting off.TIPThe engine may need to be started for the
transmission to engage gears. EBU31832Fittings and fastenersAlways check the tightness of chassis fittings
and fasteners before starting off. Take the ve-
hicle to a Yamaha dealer or refer to the Servi-
ce Manual for correct tightening torque.EBU31840Instruments, lights and switchesCheck that all instruments, lights and switch-
es are working properly. Correct if necessary.
EBU31851Control cablesWhen driving in cold weather, always make
sure all control cables work smoothly before
starting off. WARNING! Control cables can
freeze in cold weather and you could be
unable to control the vehicle.
[EWB03280]
EBU37893
TiresCheck and adjust the tire pressure before
each ride. Check tires for wear and damage.
Tire pressure1. Tire pressure gauge
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A tire pressure gauge is included as standard
equipment. Make two measurements of the
tire pressure and use the second reading.
Dust or dirt in the gauge could cause the first
reading to be incorrect.
Tire pressure must be checked and set when
the tires are cold. The tire pressure should be
the same on both sides, and must be adjust-
ed according to vehicle loading conditions.
Set the tire pressure as specified below.
WARNING! Operation of this vehicle with
improper tire pressure may cause severe
injury or death from loss of control or roll-
over. Tire pressure below the minimum
specified could also cause the tire to dis-
lodge from the rim under severe driving
conditions.
[EWB04120]
OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE (cold): VEHICLE LOAD of 0.0–195.0 kg (0–430 lb) FRONT: (Recommended)114.0 kPa (1.140 kgf/cm², 16.5 psi)
REAR: (Recommended) 128.0 kPa (1.280 kgf/cm², 18.5 psi)
Front: (Minimum) 110.0 kPa (1.100 kgf/cm², 16.0 psi)
Rear: (Minimum) 124.0 kPa (1.240 kgf/cm², 18.0 psi)
VEHICLE LOAD of 195.0–328.0 kg (430–
723 lb) FRONT: (Recommended)114.0 kPa (1.140 kgf/cm², 16.5 psi)
REAR: (Recommended) 169.0 kPa (1.690 kgf/cm², 24.5 psi)
Front: (Minimum) 110.0 kPa (1.100 kgf/cm², 16.0 psi)
Rear: (Minimum) 165.0 kPa (1.650 kgf/cm², 24.0 psi)
Vehicle load is total weight of operator, pas-
senger, accessories, and cargo. Do not ex-
ceed maximum vehicle load of 328.0 kg
(723 lb).
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can cause the tires to lose traction, reducing
control and increasing the possibility of an ac-
cident.
WARNING
EWB00712Make sure the engine has sufficiently
slowed before shifting to a lower gear. En-
gaging a lower gear when the engine
speed is too high could make the wheels
stop rotating and lose traction. This could
cause loss of control, an accident and inju-
ry. It could also cause engine or drivetrain
damage. Recommended shift points
The recommended shift points during accel-
eration and deceleration are shown in the ta-
ble below.To drive in reverse
WARNING
EWB03300Before you shift into reverse, make sure
there are no obstacles or people behind
you. When it is safe to proceed, go slowly.
Hitting an obstacle or
person could result
in serious inju ry or death. 1. Stop the vehicle and continue to apply
the brake pedal.
2. Check behind you.
3. Press the clutch pedal, and pull the re- verse gear lock lever.
4. Shift the transmission into reverse.Shift up points: 1st → 2nd: 19 km/h (12 mi/h)
2nd → 3rd: 33 km/h (21 mi/h)
3rd → 4th: 44 km/h (27 mi/h)
4th → 5th: 53 km/h (33 mi/h)
Shift down points: 5th → 4th: 30 km/h (19 mi/h)
4th → 3rd: 17 km/h (11 mi/h)
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YXZ1000R hits a deep rut or large obstacle,
the steering wheel could briefly jerk in one di-
rection or back and forth as the tires and ve-
hicle respond to the obstacle. This quick
motion could injure your thumbs or wrist if
your thumbs or hand(s) are inside the steering
wheel. Grip the steering wheel so that your
thumbs will not be hit by the spokes. As an
example, see the illustration.
CORRECT GRIP EXAMPLE
INCORRECT GRIP EXAMPLE
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Braking
When slowing down or stopping, take your
foot off the accelerator pedal and press the
brake pedal smoothly. Abrupt or improper
use of the brakes can cause the tires to lose
traction, reducing control of the vehicle and
increasing the possibility of an accident.
Braking ability is affected by type of terrain. In
most cases, gradual application of the brakes
is more effective than abrupt braking, partic-
ularly on loose surfaces, such as gravel. Al-
ways allow for greater braking distance on
rough, loose, or slippery surfaces.
Engine compression braking will also help
slow the vehicle down. With the transmission
still in gear, take your foot off the accelerator
and allow the drivetrain and engine to absorb
vehicle speed. Downshift as necessary. Ap-
plication of the brakes provides additional
stopping power. Leaving the vehicle
Do not get out of the vehicle while the engine
is running. Take the key with when you leave
the vehicle. There is a serious risk of injury or
death because:

Children or other unauthorized persons
may attempt to operate the vehicle.
 Objects tossed into the vehicle may strike
the shift lever and accidently engage the
transmission.
 The parking brake may not keep the vehicle
from moving.
Parking on a flat area
Even when parking on a seemingly flat area, it
is good practice to leave the transmission in
gear to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
Therefore, shift into first or reverse gear, stop
the engine and always apply the parking
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EBU32620Tire replacementAlways use the same size and type of tires
recommended in this owner’s manual. The
tires that came with your Yamaha YXZ1000R
were designed to match the performance ca-
pabilities and to provide the best combination
of handling, braking, and comfort. It is best to
replace all four tires at the same time. If that is
not possible, you must replace the tires inpairs (front or rear) with tires of the same size
and type as the originals. Never replace just
one tire.
WARNING
EWB03390Installing improper tires on your Yamaha
YXZ1000R can affect handling and stabili-
ty. This can cause a loss of control. The tires listed below have been approved by
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of
America for this model.
1. Wheel nut
1 1
Front tire:
Size:29 x 9.00R-14NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/M917 / BIGHORN
Rear tire: Size:29 x 11.00R-14NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/M918 / BIGHORN
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