Yamaha FZ8-N Owner'S Manual Download Page 6

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION

..................1-1

DESCRIPTION

..................................2-1

Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-3
Controls and instruments.................2-5

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS

.......................................3-1

Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator lights and warning

lights ............................................3-4

Multi-function meter unit  .................3-8
Handlebar switches  ......................3-11
Clutch lever ...................................3-13
Shift pedal .....................................3-13
Brake lever  ...................................3-13
Brake pedal  ..................................3-14
ABS (for ABS models)  ..................3-14
Fuel tank cap  ................................3-15
Fuel ...............................................3-16
Fuel tank breather hose and

overflow hose ............................3-17

Catalytic converter ........................3-17
Seats ............................................3-18
Storage compartment ...................3-19
Adjusting the front fork ..................3-20
Adjusting the shock absorber

assembly ...................................3-22

Luggage strap holders ..................3-24

Sidestand ..................................... 3-24
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-25

FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

............. 4-1

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS

................................. 5-1

Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel

consumption ............................... 5-3

Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT

................................... 6-1

Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the

emission control system ............. 6-3

General maintenance and

lubrication chart .......................... 6-4

Removing and installing the cowling

and panel .................................... 6-8

Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-9
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-10
Coolant ......................................... 6-13
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-14
Adjusting the engine idling

speed ........................................ 6-16

Checking the throttle grip free

play ........................................... 6-17

Valve clearance ........................... 6-17
Tires ............................................. 6-18
Cast wheels ................................. 6-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free

play ........................................... 6-21

Checking the brake lever free

play ........................................... 6-21

Brake light switches (for ABS

models) ..................................... 6-22

Brake light switches (for non-ABS

models) ..................................... 6-22

Checking the front and rear brake

pads .......................................... 6-23

Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-23
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-25
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-25
Cleaning and lubricating the drive

chain ......................................... 6-27

Checking and lubricating the

cables ....................................... 6-27

Checking and lubricating the

throttle grip and cable ............... 6-28

Checking and lubricating the

brake and shift pedals .............. 6-28

Checking and lubricating the

brake and clutch levers ............ 6-29

Checking and lubricating the

sidestand .................................. 6-29

Checking the front fork ................. 6-30