Yamaha FZ8NB(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 .....................................4-10
Brake lever ...................................4-10
Brake pedal ..................................4-10
Fuel tank cap ................................4-11
Fuel ...............................................4-11
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ............................4-13
Catalytic converter ........................4-13
Seats ............................................4-14
Storage compartment ...................4-15
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................4-16
Luggage strap holders ..................4-17
Sidestand .....................................4-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........4-18
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 the
panel ...........................................7-9
Checking the spark plugs ...............7-9
Canister (for California only) ........7-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...7-11
Coolant .........................................7-13
Replacing the air filter element .....7-15
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................7-17
Checking the throttle grip free
play ...........................................7-17
Valve clearance ........................... 7-18
Tires ............................................. 7-18
Cast wheels ................................. 7-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 7-21
Checking the brake lever free
play ........................................... 7-21
Brake light switches ..................... 7-22
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 7-22
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-23
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-24
Drive chain slack .......................... 7-25
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain ......................................... 7-26
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 7-27
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 7-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 7-28
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 7-29
Checking the front fork ................. 7-29
Checking the steering .................. 7-30
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-30
Battery ......................................... 7-31
Replacing the fuses ..................... 7-32
Replacing the headlight bulb ....... 7-33
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