seat adjustment YAMAHA YZF-R1M 2022 Owners Manual

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Tool kitThe tool kit should be stored separate-
ly from the vehicle. However, there are
some tools located under the seat.
(See page 4-38.)
The information included in this manual
and the tools provided are intended to
assist you in the performance of pre-
ventive maintenance and minor re-
pairs. However, a torque wrench and
other tools are necessary to perform
certain maintenance work correctly.TIPIf you do not have the tools or experi-
ence required for a particular job, have
your Yamaha dealer perform it for you.1. Hexagon wrench
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78. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
TIPAfter the engine is started, the oil pres-
sure and coolant temperature warning
light should go off if the oil level is suf-
ficient.NOTICE
ECA22490
If the oil pressure and coolant tem-
perature warning light flickers or re-
mains on even if the oil level is
correct, immediately turn the engine
off and have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.9. Turn the engine off, wait a few mi-nutes for the oil level to settle for
an accurate reading, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary. To change the engine oil and replace
the oil filter cartridge
1. Remove cowling A and panel C. (See page 7-9.)
2. Follow steps 1–3 of the “To chan- ge the engine oil” section for the
oil draining procedure.
3. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench.
TIPAn oil filter wrench is available at a
Yamaha dealer.4. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter
cartridge.
TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.5. Install the new oil filter cartridgewith an oil filter wrench, and then
tighten it to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.
1. Oil filter cartridge
2. Oil filter wrench
1
2
1. O-ring
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Checking the steeringWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.1. Raise the front wheel off the ground. (See page 7-37.)
WARNING! To avoid injury, se- curely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
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Checking the wheel bearingsThe front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion 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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BatteryNOTICE
ECA22960
Use only the specified genuine
YAMAHA battery. Using a different
battery may cause the IMU to fail
and the engine to stall. The battery is located under the rider
seat. (See page 4-38.)1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Negative battery lead (black)
3. Battery
3
1
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switch off, then disconnect the
negative lead before discon-
necting the positive lead.
[ECA16304]
2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check it at
least once a month and fully char-
ge it if necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before installation. NOTICE: When in-
stalling the battery, be sure to
turn the main switch off, then
connect the positive lead before
connecting the negative lead.
[ECA16842]
4. After installation, make sure that the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.NOTICE
ECA16531
Always keep the battery charged.
Storing a discharged battery can
cause permanent battery damage.
EAU66594
Replacing the fusesThe main fuse, the ABS motor fuse,
and fuse box 1 are located under the
rider seat. (See page 4-38.)
To access the main fuse and the ABS
motor fuse1. Remove the passenger seat andrider seat. (See page 4-38.)
2. Remove the battery cover by re- moving the bolts.
1. Main fuse
2. ABS motor fuse
3. Starter relay cover
4. ABS motor spare fuse
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1. Fuse box 1
2. ABS solenoid fuse
3. Fuel injection system fuse
4. Electronic throttle valve fuse
5. Backup fuse (for clock and ECUF
6. Sub radiator fan motor fuse
7. Radiator fan motor fuse
8. Spare fuse
8 2
3
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5
6
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