Yamaha YXZ1000RSS User manual

DIC183
OWNER’S MANUAL
B57-F8199-12LIT-11626-30-59
YXZ10YESH
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.

EBU31030
Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this ve-
hicle if it is sold.
UB5712E0.book Page 1 Friday, October 21, 2016 10:19 AM

EBU31040
INTRODUCTION
EBU32920
Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YXZ10YESH. It represents the result of many
years of Yamaha experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pace-setting racing
vehicles. With the purchase of this Yamaha, you can now appreciate the high degree of crafts-
manship and reliability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields.
This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of the features and operation of
this vehicle. It also includes basic maintenance and inspection procedures. If you have any ques-
tions regarding the operation or maintenance of your vehicle, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWB03490
Please read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. Do not attempt to operate
this vehicle until you have attained adequate knowledge of its controls and operating fea-
tures. Regular inspections and careful maintenance, along with good operating techni-
ques, will help ensure that you safely enjoy the capabilities and reliability of this vehicle.
UB5712E0.book Page 1 Friday, October 21, 2016 10:19 AM

EBU31080
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
EBU31070
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERI-
OUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
* Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to poten-
tial personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that fol-
low this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to
avoid damage to the vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clear-
er.
WARNING
NOTICE
TIP
UB5712E0.book Page 1 Friday, October 21, 2016 10:19 AM

EBU31090
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT USE
EBU35870
This vehicle is designed and manufactured for off-road use only, for sport-type recre-
ational use by experienced operators. Use on public streets, roads, or highways is not
only illegal in most areas, it also increases the risk of an accident involving other vehi-
cles. This vehicle does not meet federal motor vehicle safety standards for on-road use.
Check the laws and regulations in force before choosing where to operate this vehicle.
It is illegal to operate this vehicle on public lands where vehicles its size are prohibited.
This vehicle complies with all state off-highway noise level and spark arrester laws and
regulations.
EBU31111
YXZ10YESH
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2016 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
1st edition, October 2016
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
P/N LIT-11626-30-59
UB5712E0.book Page 1 Friday, October 21, 2016 10:19 AM

EBU31120
CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ....................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 2-1
DESCRIPTION......................................... 3-1
Left view ............................................... 3-1
Right view............................................. 3-2
Controls and instruments ..................... 3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS............................................4-1
Main switch .......................................... 4-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ....... 4-2
Multi-function meter unit ...................... 4-9
Light switch ........................................ 4-19
Interior light switch ............................ 4-20
On-Command drive knob
“2WD/4WD/DIFF LOCK” .................. 4-21
Accelerator pedal ............................... 4-21
Brake pedal ........................................ 4-22
Parking brake lever ............................ 4-22
YCC-S system.................................... 4-23
Drive select lever and shift paddle ..... 4-24
Fuel tank cap...................................... 4-25
Doors.................................................. 4-26
Seats .................................................. 4-26
Adjusting the driver seat position....... 4-28
Adjusting the steering wheel
position............................................. 4-28
Rearview mirror .................................. 4-29
Seat belts ........................................... 4-29
Glove compartment ........................... 4-30
Storage compartments ...................... 4-31
Cup holders........................................ 4-33
Cargo bed .......................................... 4-34
Flag pole bracket ............................... 4-34
Adjusting the front shock absorber
assemblies ....................................... 4-35
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
assemblies ....................................... 4-43
Auxiliary DC jack ................................ 4-52
UB5712E0.book Page 1 Friday, October 21, 2016 10:19 AM

FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS.................... 5-1
Front and rear brakes...........................5-3
Fuel.......................................................5-3
Engine oil..............................................5-5
Transmission ........................................ 5-6
Coolant ................................................. 5-6
Final gear..............................................5-6
Differential gear .................................... 5-6
Accelerator pedal ................................. 5-7
Seat belts ............................................. 5-7
Passenger handhold ............................5-7
Steering ................................................5-7
Drive select lever and shift paddles .....5-8
YCC-S clutch .......................................5-8
Fittings and fasteners ...........................5-8
Instruments, lights and switches..........5-8
Control cables ......................................5-8
Tires...................................................... 5-9
OPERATION ............................................ 6-1
Engine break-in .................................... 6-1
Starting the engine ............................... 6-2
Shifting and reverse driving ..................6-3
Launch system operation .....................6-7
Selecting the drive mode......................6-9
Parking................................................6-11
Loading...............................................6-11
BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE...............7-1
KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ........................7-1
LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR
VEHICLE ...........................................7-12
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT .........................................8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit.................8-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system .....................8-4
General maintenance and lubrication
chart....................................................8-6
Hood ...................................................8-10
Panels .................................................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter.........................8-15
Transmission oil..................................8-26
Final gear oil .......................................8-29
UB5712E0.book Page 2 Friday, October 21, 2016 10:19 AM

Differential gear oil ............................. 8-32
Coolant ............................................... 8-34
Axle boots .......................................... 8-35
Checking the spark plugs .................. 8-36
Air filter maintenance.......................... 8-38
Cleaning the air filter case check
hoses ................................................ 8-42
Cleaning the spark arrester ................ 8-43
Valve clearance .................................. 8-44
Brakes ................................................ 8-44
Checking the front and rear brake
pads.................................................. 8-45
Checking the parking brake pads ...... 8-45
Checking the brake and YCC-S
clutch fluid levels .............................. 8-46
Brake and YCC-S clutch fluid
replacement...................................... 8-48
YCC-S clutch ..................................... 8-48
Checking the brake pedal ..................8-48
Checking the accelerator pedal ......... 8-49
Parking brake lever free play
adjustment........................................ 8-49
Brake light switch ............................... 8-51
Cable inspection and lubrication ........8-51
Pedal lubrication .................................8-51
Checking the stabilizer bushes...........8-52
Upper and lower arm pivot
lubrication (left and right) ..................8-52
Rear knuckle upper and lower pivot
lubrication (left and right) ..................8-53
Drive shaft universal joint
lubrication .........................................8-53
Steering shaft lubrication....................8-54
Wheel removal ....................................8-54
Checking and tightening the bead
lock ..................................................8-55
Tire replacement.................................8-55
Wheel installation................................8-56
Battery ................................................8-57
Jump-starting .....................................8-60
Fuse replacement ...............................8-61
Headlights...........................................8-63
Headlight beam adjustment ...............8-64
Tail/brake light ....................................8-64
Interior lights .......................................8-64
Troubleshooting..................................8-65
UB5712E0.book Page 3 Friday, October 21, 2016 10:19 AM

Troubleshooting charts ...................... 8-66
CLEANING AND STORAGE .................... 9-1
Cleaning ............................................... 9-1
Storage................................................. 9-2
SPECIFICATIONS ................................. 10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ................ 11-1
Identification number records ............11-1
NOISE REGULATION .........................11-4
MAINTENANCE RECORD .................. 11-5
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION,
U.S.A. 2015 AND LATER MODEL
SIDE × SIDE LIMITED
WARRANTY......................................11-6
YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE
(Y.E.S.) .............................................. 11-8
INDEX.................................................... 12-1
UB5712E0.book Page 4 Friday, October 21, 2016 10:19 AM

1-1
1
EBU31130
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS
1 2 3 4
1
18376
1
9 105
UB5712E0.book Page 1 Friday, October 21, 2016 10:19 AM