Yamaha FZ-6 FZS6C, Owner'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Location of important labels ...........1-5
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments ................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
.......................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator and warning lights ............3-2
Multi-function meter unit .................3-4
Handlebar switches ........................3-8
Clutch lever ....................................3-9
Shift pedal ....................................3-10
Brake lever ...................................3-10
Brake pedal ..................................3-10
Fuel tank cap ................................3-11
Fuel ..............................................3-11
Catalytic converters ......................3-12
Seat ..............................................3-13
Helmet holder ...............................3-13
Storage compartment ...................3-14
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-14
Sidestand .....................................3-15
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-16
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..............4-1
Pre-operation check list ..................4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
................................ 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR
................................. 6-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .......... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit .............................. 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing panels ..... 6-9
Checking the spark plugs ............ 6-10
Canister (for California only) ........ 6-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-12
Coolant ........................................ 6-14
Replacing the air filter element .... 6-18
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-19
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-20
Valve clearance ........................... 6-20
Tires ............................................. 6-20
Cast wheels ................................. 6-23
Accessories and replacement
parts ......................................... 6-23
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-24
Rear brake light switch ................. 6-25
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-25
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-26
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-27
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-27
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain ......................................... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ............... 6-30
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-30
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-31
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 6-31
Checking the front fork ................. 6-32
Checking the steering .................. 6-32
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-33
Battery .......................................... 6-33
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-35
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 6-36
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb ........................................... 6-37
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-38
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