ignition YAMAHA YZF-R7 2022 Owners Manual

Table of contentsSafety information ............................ 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Instrument an d control functions ... 3-1
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-3
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-6
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-12
Clutch lever .................................. 3-14
Shift pedal .................................... 3-14
Brake lever.................................... 3-14
Brake pedal .................................. 3-15
ABS .............................................. 3-15
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-16
Fuel ............................................... 3-17
Fuel tank overflow hose ............... 3-18
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-19
Seats ............................................ 3-19
Rear view mirrors.......................... 3-21
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-22
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ................................... 3-24
Auxiliary DC connector ................. 3-26
Sidestand ..................................... 3-26
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-27 For your safety – pre-operation
checks
............................................... 4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 5-1
Engine break-in ............................... 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-2
Shifting ............................................ 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-4
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 6-1
Tool kits........................................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 6-3
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................... 6-5
Removing and installing cowlings... 6-9
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-10
Canister ......................................... 6-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge.... 6-11
Why Yamalube .............................. 6-14
Coolant.......................................... 6-14
Replacing the air filter element and cleaning the check hose..... 6-16
Checking the engine idling
speed ......................................... 6-16 Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-17
Valve clearance............................. 6-17
Tires .............................................. 6-17
Cast wheels .................................. 6-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 6-20
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-21
Brake light switches ..................... 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake pads ................................ 6-22
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-22
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-24
Drive chain slack........................... 6-24
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ................................. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 6-28
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-29
Lubricating the swingarm pivots......................................... 6-29
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Instrument and control functions
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3
EAU10474
Main switch/steerin g lockThe main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.TIPBe sure to use the standard key (black
bow) for regular use of the vehicle. To
minimize the risk of losing the code re-
registering key (red bow), keep it in a
safe place and only use it for code re-
registering.
EAU84034
ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power and the vehicle lights are turned
on. The engine can be started. The key
cannot be removed.TIP The headlight(s) will turn on when
the engine is started.
 To prevent battery drain, do not
leave the key in the on position
without the engine running.
EAU10662
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
WARNING
EWA10062
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is movin g.
Otherwise the electrical systems will
b e switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an acci dent.
EAU73800
LOCK
The steering is locked and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. With the key in the “OFF” position, push the key in and turn it to
“LOCK”.
3. Remove the key.
ON
OFF
LOCK
1. PushK
2. TurnK12
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Instrument and control functions
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3
EAU13222
FuelMake sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10882
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
extremely flammable. To avoid fires
and explosions and to reduce the
risk of injury when refueling, follow
these instructions.1. Before refueling, turn off the en-gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters
and clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. When refueling, be sure to insert the
pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler
hole. Stop filling when the fuel
reaches the bottom of the filler
tube. Because fuel expands when
it heats up, heat from the engine or
the sun can cause fuel to spill out
of the fuel tank. 3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi-
ately. NOTICE: Immediately
wipe off spilled fuel with a clean,
dry, soft cloth, since fuel may
deteriorate painted surfaces or
plastic parts.
[ECA10072]
4. Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap.
WARNING
EWA15152
Gasoline is poisonous and can
cause injury or death. Handle gaso-
line with care. Never siphon gasoline
by mouth. If you should swallow
some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas-
oline vapor, or get some gasoline in
your eyes, see your doctor immedi- ately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothing, change
your clothes.
EAU86072
Your Yamaha engine was designed to
use unleaded gasoline with a research
octane number of 90 or higher. If en-
gine knocking or pinging occurs, use a
gasoline of a different brand or higher
octane rating.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
2
1
Recommended fuel:
Unleaded gasoline (E10 acceptable)
Octane number (RON): 90
Fuel tank capacity: 13 L (3.4 US gal, 2.9 Imp.gal)
Fuel tank reserve:
2.5 L (0.66 US gal, 0.55 Imp.gal)
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Instrument and control functions
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3
EAU70641
Auxiliary DC connectorThis vehicle is equipped with an auxil-
iary DC connector. Consult your
Yamaha dealer before installing any accessories.
EAU15306
SidestandThe sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the sidestand
or lower it with your foot while holding
the vehicle upright.TIPThe built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain situa-
tions. (See the following section for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
WARNING
EWA10242
The vehicle must not be ridden with
the sidestand down, or if the side-
stand cannot be properly moved up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
sidestand could contact the ground
and distract the operator, resulting
in a possible loss of control.
Yamaha’s ignition circuit cut-off
system has been designed to assist
the operator in fulfilling the respon-
sibility of raising the sidestand be-
fore starting off. Therefore, check this system regularly and have a
Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not
function properly.
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Instrument and control functions
3-27
3
EAU44895
Ignition circuit cut-off systemThis system prevents in-gear engine
starts unless the clutch lever is pulled
and the sidestand is up. Also, it will
stop the running engine should the
sidestand be lowered while the trans-
mission is in gear.
Periodically check the system via the
following procedure.TIPThis check is most reliable if per-
formed with a warmed-up engine.
 See pages 3-2 and 3-12 for switch
operation information.
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
4-3
4
Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary. —
Instruments, lights, signals
and switches • Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.
—
Sidestand switch • Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
• If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle. 3-26
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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Operation and important riding points
5-2
5
EAU93530
Starting the engineThe ignition circuit cut-off system will
enable starting when: the transmission is in the neutral
position or
 the transmission is in gear, the
sidestand is up, and the clutch le-
ver is pulled.
To start the engine1. Turn the main switch on and set the engine stop switch to the run
position.
2. Confirm the indicator and warning light(s) come on for a few sec-
onds, and then go off. (See page
3-3.)TIPDo not start the engine if the mal-
function indicator light remains on.
 The oil pressure warning light
should come on and stay on until
the engine is started.
 The ABS warning light should
come on and stay on until the ve-
hicle reaches a speed of 5 km/h (3
mi/h).
NOTICE
ECA24110
If a warning or indicator light does
not work as described above, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.3. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
4. Start the engine by pushing the start switch.
5. Release the start switch when the engine starts, or after 5 seconds.
Wait 10 seconds before pressing
the switch again to allow battery
voltage to restore.NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
EAU88780
TIPThis model is equipped with: a lean angle sensor. This sensor
stops the engine in case of a vehi-
cle turnover. If this happens, the
malfunction indicator light will
come on, but this is not a malfunc-
tion. Turn the vehicle power off
and then back on again to cancel
the indicator light. Failing to do so
will prevent the engine from start-
ing even though the engine will
crank when pushing the start
switch.
 an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. If the engine
stops, simply push the start
switch to restart the engine.
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
6-10
6
EAU19653
Checking the spark plugsThe spark plugs are important engine
components, which should be
checked periodically, preferably by a
Yamaha dealer. Since heat and depos- its will cause any spark plug to slowly
erode, they should be removed and
checked in accordance with the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication
chart. In addition, the condition of the
spark plugs can reveal the condition of
the engine.
The porcelain insulator around the
center electrode of each spark plug
should be a medium-to-light tan (the
ideal color when the vehicle is ridden
normally), and all spark plugs installed
in the engine should have the same
color. If any spark plug shows a dis-
tinctly different color, the engine could
be operating improperly. Do not at-
tempt to diagnose such problems
yourself. Instead, have a Yamaha deal-
er check the vehicle.
If a spark plug shows signs of elec-
trode erosion and excessive carbon or
other deposits, it should be replaced. Before installing a spark plug, the
spark plug gap should be measured
with a wire thickness gauge and, if
necessary, adjusted to specification.
Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and
then wipe off any grime from the spark
plug threads.
TIPIf a torque wrench is not available
when installing a spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is 1/4–
1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the
spark plug should be tightened to the
specified torque as soon as possible.NOTICE
ECA10841
Do not use any tools to remove or in-
stall the spark plug cap, otherwise
the ignition coil coupler may get
damaged. The spark plug cap may
be difficult to remove because the
rubber seal on the end of the cap fits
tightly. To remove the spark plug
cap, simply twist it back and forth
while pulling it out; to install it, twist
it back and forth while pushing it in.
Specified spark plug:
NGK/LMAR8A-91. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Tightening torque: Spark plug:13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.6 lb·ft)
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6nect 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.
EAU59876
Replacing the fusesThe main fuse and the fuse boxes,
which contain the fuses for the individ-
ual circuits, are located under the rider
seat. (See page 3-19.)TIPTo access the main fuse, remove the
starter relay cover as shown.
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Starter relay cover
2. Main fuse
3. Spare main fuse
4. Fuse box
444
1
2
31
2
3
1. ABS solenoid fuse
2. ABS motor fuse
3. Accessory fuse
4. ABS ECU fuse
5. Terminal fuse 1
6. Spare fuse
7. Ignition fuse
8. Signaling system fuse
9. Headlight fuse
10.Fuel injection system fuse
11.Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys-tem)
12.Radiator fan motor fuse
5 7
8
910
11
12
6
6 4321
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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6
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a higher amperage
rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive dam-
age to the electrical system and
possibly a fire.
[EWA15132]
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU80380
Vehicle lightsExcept for the license plate light bulb,
this model’s lights are all LED.
If an LED light does not come on,
check the fuses and then have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. If the
license plate light does not come on,
check and replace the bulb. (See page
6-34.)NOTICE
ECA16581
Do not affix any type of tinted film or
stickers to the headlight lens.
Specified fuses:Main fuse:
30.0 A
Terminal fuse 1:
3.0 A
Headlight fuse: 7.5 A
Signaling system fuse: 7.5 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan motor fuse: 15.0 A
ABS motor fuse: 30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse:
20.0 A
ABS ECU fuse: 7.5 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 10.0 A
Backup fuse:
7.5 A
Accessory fuse: 10.0 A
1. Headlight
2. Auxiliary light
1 1 1
2 2
2 2
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