Yamaha YXZ1000E, Owner'S Manual

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Shift lever
The shift lever should move smoothly both
forward and backwards and return to its orig-
inal position after a gear change is made.
Check the shift lever and transmission for
roughness before starting off.
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The engine may need to be started for the
transmission to engage gears.
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Fittings and fasteners
Always check the tightness of chassis and
wheel fittings and fasteners before starting
off. Take the vehicle to a Yamaha dealer or re-
fer to the Service Manual for correct tighten-
ing torque.
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Instruments, lights and switches
Check that all instruments, lights and switch-
es are working properly. Correct if necessary.
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Control cables
When driving in cold weather, always make
sure all control cables work smoothly before
starting off.
WARNING! Control cables can
freeze in cold weather and you could be
unable to control the vehicle.
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Tires
Check tire pressure regularly to make sure it
is at the recommended specifications. Also
check for wear and damage.
Tire pressure
Use the tire pressure gauge to check and ad-
just tire pressures when the tires are cold. Tire
pressures must be equal on both sides.
WARNING! Operation of this vehicle with
improper tire pressure may cause severe
injury or death from loss of control or roll-
over. Tire pressure below the minimum
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