Yamaha YXZ 1000R 2021 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
B5J-F8199-12LIT-11626-34-30
YXZ10YMXM
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
NOTICE: The removal or modification of evaporative
emission-related parts on this OHRV is illegal.
Violators may be subject to civil and/or criminal
penalties as provided under California and federal law.

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Operating, servicing and
maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle can
expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust,
carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the
engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a
well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your
hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more
information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle
Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this ve-
hicle if it is sold.
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INTRODUCTION
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YXZ10YMXM. 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
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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.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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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
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IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT USE
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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.
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YXZ10YMXM
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2021 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
1st edition, October 2020
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-11626-34-30
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CONTENTS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ..................... 1-1
Identification numbers..........................1-1
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ....................... 2-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 3-1
DESCRIPTION......................................... 4-1
Left view ............................................... 4-1
Right view............................................. 4-2
Controls and instruments ..................... 4-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS............................................5-1
Main switch .......................................... 5-1
Indicator lights and warning lights .......5-2
Multi-function meter unit ...................... 5-7
Light switch ........................................ 5-16
On–Command drive knob
“2WD/4WD/DIFF. LOCK” ................. 5-17
Accelerator pedal ............................... 5-18
Clutch pedal ....................................... 5-18
Brake pedal ........................................ 5-19
Parking brake lever ............................ 5-19
Shift lever ........................................... 5-20
Reverse gear lock lever “REV.” .......... 5-20
Fuel tank cap...................................... 5-21
Doors.................................................. 5-21
Seats .................................................. 5-21
Adjusting the driver seat position....... 5-23
Adjusting the steering wheel
position............................................. 5-23
Seat belts ........................................... 5-24
Glove compartment ........................... 5-25
Storage compartments ...................... 5-25
Cup holders........................................ 5-26
Cargo bed .......................................... 5-27
Flag pole bracket ............................... 5-28
Front shock absorbers ....................... 5-28
Rear shock absorbers ........................ 5-36
Auxiliary DC jack ................................ 5-43
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FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS.................... 6-1
Front 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 ................................. 6-6
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 ...........................................8-11
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 ...............................................9-34
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Axle boots .......................................... 9-36
Checking the spark plugs .................. 9-37
Air filter maintenance.......................... 9-39
Cleaning the air filter case check
hoses ................................................ 9-43
Cleaning the spark arrester ................ 9-44
Valve clearance .................................. 9-45
Brakes ................................................ 9-45
Checking the front and rear brake
pads.................................................. 9-46
Checking the parking brake pads ...... 9-46
Checking the brake and clutch fluid
levels................................................. 9-47
Brake and clutch fluid replacement ...9-49
Checking the clutch pedal ................. 9-49
Checking the brake pedal ..................9-49
Checking the accelerator pedal .........9-50
Parking brake lever free play
adjustment........................................ 9-51
Brake light switch adjustment ............ 9-52
Cable inspection and lubrication........ 9-52
Pedal lubrication................................. 9-52
Checking the stabilizer bushes .......... 9-53
Upper and lower arm pivot
lubrication (left and right) ..................9-54
Rear knuckle upper and lower pivot
lubrication (left and right) ..................9-54
Drive shaft universal joint
lubrication .........................................9-55
Steering shaft lubrication....................9-55
Wheel removal ....................................9-56
Tire replacement.................................9-56
Wheel installation................................9-57
Battery ................................................9-58
Jump-starting .....................................9-61
Fuse replacement ...............................9-63
Headlights...........................................9-65
Headlight beam adjustment ...............9-65
Brake/tail light.....................................9-66
Troubleshooting..................................9-66
Troubleshooting charts.......................9-68
CLEANING AND STORAGE ..................10-1
Cleaning..............................................10-1
Storage ...............................................10-2
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SPECIFICATIONS ................................. 11-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ................12-1
Vehicle Emission Control Information
label ..................................................12-1
Emission Regulation (California).........12-1
Vehicle data recording ....................... 12-1
NOISE REGULATION .........................12-3
MAINTENANCE RECORD .................. 12-4
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION,
U.S.A. 2020 AND LATER MODEL
SIDE-BY-SIDE LIMITED
WARRANTY...................................... 12-5
YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE
(Y.E.S.) ..............................................12-7
INDEX....................................................13-1
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
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Identification numbers
Record the vehicle identification number,
model label information and key identification
number in the spaces provided below.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is stamped
into the frame.
The vehicle identification number is used to
identify your vehicle.
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Model label
The model label is affixed at the location
shown.
1. Vehicle identification number
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Your specific model can be identified by
checking the model type code found on the
model label.
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Key identification number
The key identification number is stamped on
the key, as shown in the following illustration.
This number can be used for ordering a new
key.
1. Model label
1
1. Model type code
2. Production code
3. Color code
*
****
-***
1
3
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1. Key identification number
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LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS
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Read and understand all of the labels on your vehicle. They contain important information for safe
and proper operation of your vehicle.
Never remove any labels from your vehicle. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, a
replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer.
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WARNING
This unit contains high pressure nitrogen gas.
Mishandling can cause explosion.
Read owner’s manual for instructions.
Do not incinerate, puncture or open.
B4J-F2259-00
B4J-K8483-00
WARNING
Do not rest hands or arms on door or shoulder bolster.
To avoid Injury, keep hands and arms completely
Inside the vehicle by holding the steering wheel or handhold.
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BAS-F1696-30
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 lb (0 kg) ~ 430 lbs (195 kg)
Recommended: FRONT:
REAR:
Minimum: FRONT:
REAR:
16.5 psi
18.5 psi
16 psi
18 psi
•
VEHICLE LOAD of 430 lbs (195 kg ) ~ 723 lbs (328 kg)
Recommended: FRONT:
REAR:
Minimum: FRONT:
REAR:
16.5 psi
24.5 psi
16 psi
24 psi
(114 kPa)
(128 kPa)
(110 kPa)
(124 kPa)
(114 kPa)
(169 kPa)
(110 kPa)
(165 kPa)
*
Vehicle load is weight of operator, passenger,
accessories, and cargo. Do not exceed
maximum vehicle load.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 2348 lbs (1065 kg)
maximum including vehicle, weight of operator,
passenger, accessories, and cargo.
OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE: With tires cold, set as follows.
BAS-F4897-20
WARNING
• Load may affect handling and stability.
• Do not exceed the maximum load ratings for the
cargo 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 load
could 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.
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YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U.S.A.
6555 Katella Avenue, Cypress,
California 90630-5101, U.S.A.
BAS-F4164-00
The original-equipment overhead structure on
this vehicle meets US OSHA and ISO 3471
requirements for rollover protection structures
m=750Kg for ISO3471
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT
Moving parts can crush
and cut.
Do not operate engine
with guard removed.
2HC-77762-00
Les pièces mobiles
peuvent entrainer des
coupures et des blessures
par écrasement.
Ne pas faire fonctionner le
moteur si le carter de
protection est déposé.
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YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U.S.A. certifies this ROV
complies with the American National Standard for Recreational
Off-Highway Vehicles, ANSI/ROHVA-1-2016 Standard.
Date of manufacture **/**
B4J-F4163-00
BAS-F1684-00
INTAKE MANIFOLD
#1
PRESS. SENSOR
VACUUM HOSE ROUTING
EMISSION HOSE ROUTING
THROTTLE BODY
SOLENOID VALVE
#1
#2
#3
ROLL OVER
VALVE
CANISTER
FROM FUEL TANK
TO ATMOSPHERE
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BAS-F1568-00
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