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Main switch ......................................................... 3-1
Steering lock (for XJ600N) ................................ 3-3
Indicator lights .................................................... 3-3
Oil level indicator circuit check ........................... 3-5
Speedometer (for XJ600S) ................................. 3-6
Speedometer (for XJ600N) ................................ 3-6
Tachometer ........................................................ 3-7
Handlebar switches ............................................ 3-7
Clutch lever ........................................................ 3-9
Shift pedal ........................................................ 3-10
Front brake lever .............................................. 3-10
Rear brake pedal .............................................. 3-11Fuel tank cap .................................................... 3-11
Fuel ................................................................... 3-12
Fuel tank breather hose (for Germany only) ..... 3-12
Fuel cock........................................................... 3-13
Starter (choke) Ò Ó ......................................... 3-14
Seat................................................................... 3-14
Helmet holders .................................................. 3-15
Storage compartment ....................................... 3-15
Rear shock absorber adjustment ...................... 3-15
Luggage strap holders ...................................... 3-16
Sidestand .......................................................... 3-17
Sidestand/clutch switch operation check .......... 3-17
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EAU00027
EAU00028
Main switch
The main switch controls the ignition
and lighting systems. Its operation is
described below.
EAU00036
ON
Electrical circuits are switched on. The
engine can be started. The key cannot
be removed in this position.
EAU00038
OFF
All electrical circuits are switched off.
The key can be removed in this posi-
tion.
EAU00040
LOCK (for XJ600S)
The steering is locked in this position
and all electrical circuits are switched
off. The key can be removed in this po-
sition. To lock the steering, turn the
handlebars all the way to the left. While
pushing the key into the main switch,
turn it from ÒOFFÓ to ÒLOCKÓ and re-
move it. To release the lock, turn the
key to ÒOFFÓ while pushing.
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1. Push
2. Turn
EW000016
Never turn the key to ÒOFFÓ or
ÒLOCKÓ when the motorcycle is
moving. The electrical circuits will
be switched off which may result in
loss of control or an accident. Be
sure the motorcycle is stopped be-
fore turning the key to ÒOFFÓ or
ÒLOCKÓ.
EAU01590
(Parking) (for XJ600S)
The steering is locked in this position,
and the taillight and auxiliary light come
on but all other circuits are off. The key
can be removed in this position.
To use the parking position, first lock
the steering, then turn the key to Ò Ó.
Do not use this position for an extend-
ed length of time as the battery may
discharge.
1. Push
2. Release
3. Turn
EAU00055
P (Parking) (for XJ600N)
The taillight and auxiliary light come on
but all other circuits are off. With the
key at ÒOFFÓ, push it into the main
switch and release it. Then turn it coun-
terclockwise to ÒPÓ, and remove it. (Do
not use this position for an extended
length of time as the battery may dis-
charge.) To cancel the parking, turn the
key clockwise.
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1. Steering lock
EAU02934
Steering lock (for XJ600N)
To lock the steering
Turn the handlebars all the way to the
right and open the steering lock cover.
Insert the key and turn it 1/8 turn coun-
terclockwise. Then, push the key in while
turning the handlebars slightly to the left
and turn the key 1/8 turn clockwise.
Check that the steering is locked, re-
move the key and close the lock cover.
To unlock the steering
Insert the key, push it in and turn it 1/8
turn counterclockwise so that it moves
out. Then, release and remove the key.
000 001
0000
3
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21XJ600S
1. Left turn indicator light Ò Ó
2. High beam indicator light Ò Ó
3. Right turn indicator light Ò Ó
4. Neutral indicator light Ò Ó
5. Oil level indicator light Ò Ó
EAU00056
Indicator lights
EAU00058
Turn indicator lights Ò Ó / Ò Ó
The corresponding indicator flashes
when the turn switch is moved to the
left or right.
EAU00061
Neutral indicator light Ò Ó
This indicator comes on when the
transmission is in neutral.
1. Neutral indicator light Ò Ó
2. Left turn indicator light Ò Ó
3. Right turn indicator light Ò Ó
4. High beam indicator light Ò Ó
5. Oil level indicator light Ò Ó
EAU00063
High beam indicator light Ò Ó
This indicator comes on when the
headlight high beam is used.
EAU01313
Oil level indicator light Ò Ó
This indicator comes on when the oil
level is low. This light circuit can be
checked by the procedure on page 3-5.
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EC000000
CAUTION:
Do not run the motorcycle until you
know it has sufficient engine oil.
NOTE:
Even if the oil is filled to the specified
level, the indicator light may flicker
when riding on a slope or during sud-
den acceleration or deceleration, but
this is normal.
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EAU00071
Oil level indicator circuit check
Turn the main switch to ÒONÓ and
the engine stop switch to Ò Ó.
Oil level indicator light
does not come on.Oil level indicator light
comes on.
Check engine oil level.
Oil level indicator light
comes on.Oil level indicator light
does not come on.
Engine oil level and
electrical circuit are OK.
Go ahead with riding.
Put the transmission in neutral
or apply the clutch lever, then
push the start switch.
Oil level
is OK.
Supply
engine oil.
Oil level
is low.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect electrical circuit.
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3
4
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1
2
XJ600S
1. Speedometer
2. Odometer
3. Trip odometer
4. Reset button
EAU00094
Speedometer (for XJ600S)
The speedometer shows riding speed.
This speedometer is equipped with an
odometer and trip odometer. The trip
odometer can be reset to Ò0Ó with the
reset button. Use the trip odometer to
estimate how far you can ride on a tank
of fuel. This information will enable you
to plan fuel stops in the future.
1. Speedometer
2. Odometer
3. Trip odometer
4. Reset knob
EAU00095
Speedometer (for XJ600N)
The speedometer shows riding speed.
This speedometer is equipped with an
odometer and trip odometer. The trip
odometer can be reset to Ò0Ó with the
reset knob. Use the trip odometer to
estimate how far you can ride on a tank
of fuel. This information will enable you
to plan fuel stops in the future.
