Yamaha FZ6RC, Service Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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EAS20450
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
EAS20460
INTRODUCTION
This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended checks and adjustments. If
followed, these preventive maintenance procedures will ensure more reliable vehicle operation, a long-
er service life and reduce the need for costly overhaul work. This information applies to vehicles already
in service as well as to new vehicles that are being prepared for sale. All service technicians should be
familiar with this entire chapter.
EAU17600
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART FOR THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service.
No.
ITEM ROUTINE
INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS
600 mi
(1000 km)
or
1 month
4000 mi
(7000 km)
or
6 months
8000 mi
(13000
km)
or
12 months
12000 mi
(19000
km)
or
18 months
16000 mi
(25000
km)
or
24 months
20000 mi
(31000
km)
or
30 months
1 * Fuel line
●
Check fuel hoses for cracks
or damage.
●
Replace if necessary.
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2
*
Spark plugs
●
Check condition.
●
Adjust gap and clean.
●
Replace every 8000 mi
(13000 km) or 12 months.
√
Replace.
√
Replace.
√
3
*
Valve clearance
●
Check and adjust valve
clearance when engine is
cold.
Every 26600 mi (42000 km)
4
*
Crankcase
breather system
●
Check breather hose for
cracks or damage.
●
Replace if necessary.
√ √ √ √ √
5
*
Fuel injection
●
Check and adjust engine
idle speed and synchroniza-
tion.
√ √ √ √ √ √
6
*
Exhaust system
●
Check for leakage.
●
Tighten if necessary.
●
Replace gasket(s) if neces-
sary.
√ √ √ √ √ √
7
*
Evaporative emis-
sion control sys-
tem (for California
only)
●
Check control system for
damage.
●
Replace if necessary.
√ √
8
*
Air induction sys-
tem
●
Check the air cut-off valve,
reed valve, and hose for
damage.
●
Replace any damaged parts
if necessary.
√ √