Drive train YAMAHA YXZ1000R 2021 Owners Manual

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EBU31269Indicator lights and warning lights
EBU35450Neutral indicator light “N”
This indicator light comes on when the trans-
mission is in the neutral position.EBU35460Reverse indicator light “R”
This indicator light co mes on when the trans-
mission is in the reverse position.
1. Shift light
2. Electric Power Steering warning light “EPS”
3. Differential gear lock in dicator light “DIFF. LOCK”
4. Parking brake indicator light “(P)”
5. Reverse indicator light “R”
6. Neutral indicator light “N”
7. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
8. High beam indicator light “ ”
9. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
10.Drivetrain icon “ / ”
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1. Helmet reminder light ç é
2. Seat belt reminder light ç é
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EBU34910Parking brake indicator light “(P)”
This indicator light comes on when the park-
ing brake is applied.EBU36450High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the high
beam of the headlight is switched on.EBU37221Differential gear lock indicator light “DIFF.
LOCK”
This indicator light comes on when the front
differential gear is locked.TIPWhen the On–Command drive knob is set to
“DIFF. LOCK”, the indicator light will flash un-
til the differential is locked. Turn the steering
wheel back and forth or drive slowly to help
the differential gear lock to engage.
EBU34922Drivetrain icon “ / ”
The drivetrain icon indicates what type of
drive mode is currently selected. When 2WD
is selected, the icon will turn off. When 4WD
is selected, “ ” is displayed. And when 4WD
with differential lock is selected “ ” is dis-
played.TIPSee pages 5-17 and 7-7 for more informa-
tion on selecting the drive mode.
 Due to the synchronizing mechanism in the
differential gear case, the drivetrain icon
may not come on until the vehicle starts
moving.
 When the On-Command drive knob is set
to “DIFF. LOCK” or “4WD”, the drivetrain
icon and the differential gear lock indicator
light will flash until the differential gear is
completely locked or unlocked. If the icon
and the indicator light continue to flash, the
differential is not completely locked or un-
locked. In this case, start moving slowly
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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, 9-34
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.
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9-65
Wheels and tires • Check tire pressure and for wear and damage. 6-8, 9-56, 9-57
Axle boots • Check for damage. 9-36
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ROUTINE PAGE
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Always use the clutch when changing
gears. The engine and drivetrain are not
designed to withstand the shock of
forced shifting and can be damaged by
shifting without using the clutch. To start out and accelerate
1. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal,
apply the brake, and then release the
parking brake if applied. NOTICE: Al-
ways take your foot off the accelerator
pedal before shifting gears, otherwise
damage to the engine and drivetrain
may result.
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2. Press the clutch pedal to disengage the
clutch.
3. Shift into first gear by moving the shift le-
ver forward. (The transmission gear dis-
play will show “1” when the transmission
gears have properly engaged.)
4. Release the brake pedal. 5. Press the accelerator pedal gradually and
at the same time, release the clutch pedal
slowly.
6. Once the vehicle has attained adequate speed, release the accelerator pedal, and
at the same time, quickly press the clutch
pedal.
7. Shift the transmission into second gear.
(Make sure not to shift the transmission
into neutral.)
8. Press the accelerator pedal gradually and
release the clutch pedal slowly.
9. Follow the same procedure when shifting to the next higher gear.
To decelerate
When slowing down or stopping, release the
accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal
smoothly and evenly. As you slow down, shift
to a lower gear. Be sure that the engine has
sufficiently slowed before engaging a lower
gear. Improper use of the brake or shifting
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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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TIPWhen the knob is set to “DIFF. LOCK” or “4WD ”, the drive mode icon and the indicator light
will flash until the differential gear is completely locked or unlocked.
 Turning the steering wheel back and forth will help the differential gear lock to engage or dis-
engage.
 To protect the drivetrain from damage, vehicle speed is limited until the differential gear lock
has properly transitioned.
 To protect the drivetrain from damage, maximum vehicle speed is limited to approximately 65
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biles, to promote safe driving behaviors, you
should supervise younger drivers and consid-
er setting rules and putting limits on how,
when, and where the YXZ1000E can be used.
Passenger requirements
This vehicle is designed for the operator and
one passenger. Allowing passengers to ride
improperly can lead to serious injury or death.
As the operator, you are responsible for your
passenger.
Your passenger must be able to place both
feet on the floorboard while seated upright
with his/her back against the backrest.
 Your passenger must be able to reach and
hold the passenger handhold.
 Allow only one passenger in the vehicle and
only in the designated passenger seat. Do
not carry any other passengers. Do not car-
ry passengers in the cargo bed.
 Do not allow someone to ride as a passen-
ger who has been using drugs or alcohol. 
Do not allow children who need child safety
seats or booster seats in the YXZ1000E.
The seat belt is not designed to restrain au-
tomotive child safety seats.
Occupant protection system
WARNING
EWB03350Do not make changes to the occupant pro-
tection system. If you install aftermarket
products or have your vehicle modified,
you may put yourself and others at greater
risk of serious injury or death. You are re-
sponsible for any such changes to the ve-
hicle.
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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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Parking on a slope
The parking brake is located on the rear drive
shaft. When the drivetrain is in “2WD” mode,
only the rear wheels will be locked. Therefore,
switch the drive mode to “DIFF. LOCK” be-
fore stopping the engine to lock all four
wheels when parking. In addition to the park-
ing brake, leave the transmission in gear to
help prevent the vehicle from rolling.
If you park on a hill that is too steep, the vehi-
cle may roll out of control. Never park on hills
that are so steep you cannot walk up them
easily. If you must park on an incline, follow
these instructions:1. First, bring the vehicle to a stop and con- tinue to apply the brake pedal.
2. Switch the drive mode to “DIFF. LOCK”
and shift into first gear when parking up-
hill, or reverse gear when parking down-
hill.
TIPYou may need to turn the steering wheel left
and right or release the clutch slightly to help
the differential lock into place. 3. Stop the engine (turn the key to “ ”[off]).
4. With the brake pedal still being applied, set the parking brake.
5. Finally, get out of the vehicle and block
the front and rear wheels with rocks or
other objects.
Loading
Be aware that vehicle load includes the total
combined weight of the operator, passenger,
any installed accessories, and any luggage or
cargo brought on board or stored in the cargo
bed. Make sure that the gross vehicle weight
(vehicle load plus weight of the vehicle itself)
never exceeds 1065 kg (2348 lb).
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Final gear oil:Type:SAE 80W-90 API GL-5 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity:
0.47 L (0.50 US qt, 0.41 Imp.qt)Differential gear oil:Type:SAE 80W-90 API GL-5 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity:
0.18 L (0.19 US qt, 0.16 Imp.qt)Coolant quantity:Coolant reservoir (up to the maximum level mark):0.56 L (0.59 US qt, 0.49 Imp.qt)
Radiator (including all routes):
3.78 L (4.00 US qt, 3.33 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:Wet element
Air filter oil grade:
Foam air-filter oil
Secondary air filter element: Oil-coated paper elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline (Gasohol [E10] acceptable)
Minimum research octane: 91
Fuel tank capacity: 34 L (9.0 US gal, 7.5 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
8.5 L (2.24 US gal, 1.87 Imp.gal)
Throttle body:ID mark:B5H1Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:NGK/CR9EB
Spark plug gap: 0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)Drivetrain:Primary reduction ratio:1.660 (88/53)
Secondary reduction ratio: 7.333 (46/23 x 33/9)
Final drive:
Shaft
Clutch type: Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission type: 5-speed with reverse
Gear ratio:
1st: 2.400 (36/15)
2nd:
1.545 (34/22)
3rd: 1.192 (31/26)
4th: 0.962 (25/26)
5th:
0.806 (25/31)
Reverse gear: 2.467 (28/15 x 37/28)
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