Yamaha FZ6RA(C) Automobile User Manual


 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS .............................................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................2-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................3-1
Left view ..........................................3-1
Right view........................................3-2
Controls and instruments.................3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .......................................4-1
Main switch/steering lock ................4-1
Indicator lights and warning
lights ............................................4-2
Multi-function meter unit .................4-5
Handlebar switches ........................4-8
Clutch lever .....................................4-9
Shift pedal .......................................4-9
Brake lever ...................................4-10
Brake pedal ..................................4-10
Fuel tank cap ................................4-10
Fuel ...............................................4-11
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................4-12
Catalytic converter ........................4-13
Seats ............................................4-14
Adjusting the rider seat height ......4-15
Helmet holder ...............................4-17
Storage compartment ...................4-18
Handlebar position ........................4-18
Rear view mirrors .........................4-19
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................4-19
Sidestand .....................................4-20
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........4-21
FOR YOUR SAFETY
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .............5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS.................................6-1
Starting the engine .........................6-1
Shifting ...........................................6-2
Engine break-in ..............................6-3
Parking ...........................................6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT...................................7-1
Owners tool kit ...............................7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system .......7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ..........................7-5
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels ..................................7-9
Checking the spark plugs .............7-12
Canister (for California only) ........7-13
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...7-13
Coolant .........................................7-16
Replacing the air filter element .....7-19
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-20
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 7-21
Valve clearance ........................... 7-21
Tires ............................................. 7-21
Cast wheels ................................. 7-24
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 7-24
Checking the brake lever free
play ........................................... 7-25
Brake light switches ..................... 7-26
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 7-26
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-27
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-28
Drive chain slack .......................... 7-28
Cleaning and lubricating
the drive chain .......................... 7-29
Checking and lubricating
the cables ................................. 7-30
Checking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable ......... 7-30
Checking and lubricating
the brake and shift pedals ........ 7-31
Checking and lubricating
the brake and clutch levers ...... 7-31
Checking and lubricating
the sidestand ............................ 7-32
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 7-32
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